Louis D. DeBlois

Mr. Louis D. DeBlois, 77, of Post Place, Blairsville, Ga., was called home Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 from the Union General Hospital following a sudden illness.

Mr. DeBlois was born in Attleboro, Mass., the son of the late Samuel DeBlois and the late Elodia Fournier DeBlois. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Louis had once been employed with Fish and Games Division. He loved wildlife and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He owned and operated a taxidermy business. He was a loving husband and father. Mr. DeBlois attended Track Rock Baptist Church.

Surviving Mr. DeBlois is his loving wife of 34 years, Jan Janssen DeBlois of Blairsville; son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Susan DeBlois of Norton, Mass.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pauline and Charles Lovely of North Attleboro, Mass., Millie and John Fuller of W. Barnstble, Mass.; grandchildren,

Michael DeBlois and

Samantha DeBlois both of Norton; many other

relatives and friends

also survive.

A memorial service

will be held Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. from the Track Rock Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Moss officiating. Special music will be presented by the Track Rock Church Choir. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to your favorite charity in Mr. DeBlois's memory.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome. com.