Charles Mark Blazo, age 79 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed from this life Monday, March 27, 2023, at his home in Cookeville.

Born Thursday, September 2, 1943 in Bellevue, Nebraska, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lois (Smith) Blazo.

Mark was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Smyrna, Tennessee. He retired as a Police Detective in Tampa, Florida. He enjoyed spending time with his family and working on his home.

Mark is survived by his Wife of 55 years, Verna (Held) Blazo of Cookeville, TN

2 Sons and daughters-in-law:
Chad and Jennifer Blazo of Katy, TX
Matthew and Calesta Blazo of Lawrence, KS

6 Grandchildren

3 Great Grandchildren

1 Sister:
Kathy Buchanan of Colorado Springs, CO

2 Brothers and sisters-in-law:
Steve and Carnelia Blazo of Sherman, TX
Paul and Linda Blazo Las Vegas, NV

1 Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law:
John and Vicki Held of Brevard, NC

Several Nieces and Nephews

In addition to his parents Mark is preceded in death by, 1 Brother-in-law, Bob Buchanan and 1 Sister-in-law: Bobbi Blazo.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

Mark had chosen cremation and no services are scheduled at this time.