Terry Lynn Blaylock, 61, of Crossville, passed away Oct. 6, 2018, after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 3, 1957, in Crossville, the son of Doug and Margaret Blaylock. He worked many years as a truck driver and equipment operator. He also served a short term in the National Guard and was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his daughter, Amber McCrary (Adrian); son, James Blaylock, all of Crossville; father and mother, Doug and Margaret Blaylock of Crossville; stepson, C.J. Beaty of Cookeville; brothers, Roy Blaylock and Scott Blaylock and his wife Debbie, all of Crossville; sisters, Cindy Brunotte and her husband Chuck of Crossville and Vicki Howard of Altoona, AL; mother-in-law, Hallie Jones of Crossville; grandchildren, Nathan Blaylock and his wife Maggie, Nick Blaylock, Danielle Gaskins and Lee Blaylock; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janis Blaylock; and stepdaughter, Sherry Olsen.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m. at Hood Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 6-8 p.m. at Hood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hale's Chapel Cemetery.
Hood Funeral Home and Crematory, LLC (www.hoodfuneralhome.com) was in charge of the arrangements.