Tsgt. David E. Blitch, Usaf (Ret.)

David E. Blitch, 64, passed away at home on Friday, November 2, 2018.

David was born in Pembroke, Georgia on Valentine’s Day 1954 to the late LeeRoy and Mary Marie Beasley Blitch. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force where he retired and currently worked in Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base. David was an avid camper who loved his family deeply, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 6 siblings; and granddaughter, Harmoney Nicole Blitch.

His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife, Janet Lynn Blitch; children, Crystal Lynn Barkwell (Jason) and Brandon Blitch; grandchildren, Kristen and Brayden Barkwell, and Skye Blitch; siblings, Pat Jones Mikell, Dale Bates, Anna Miller, Julianna Jordan, John Blitch, and Clark Blitch; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Monday, November 5, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Mr. Blitch will be laid to rest in Lane Baptist Church Cemetery, Brooklet, Georgia with Full Military Honors following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be given in memory of David to the American Diabetes Association, 233 Peachtree St., Harris Tower – Ste. 2225, Atlanta, GA 30303.

Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with Mr. Blitch’s arrangements.