Maurice "James" Blagg

Monday, September 8, 2014

Maurice "James" Blagg, 54, of Dyess, died of heart failure on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. in Dyess.

Born Sept. 12, 1959, in Turrell, he worked in maintenance for Cotton Gin and was a member of Central Baptist Church in Dyess.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Blagg; a sister, Carolyn Sparks; and a brother, Harvey Blagg Jr.

Mr. Blagg leaves his wife, Joyce Blagg of Dyess;

His mother, Judy Blagg of Lepanto;

Two daughters, Hannah Blagg and Abigail Blagg of Dyess;

Three sisters, Sue Blagg of Lepanto, Kathy Bailey of Bangridge, Georgia, and Connie Glaze of Blounts Town, Florida; and

Four brothers, Ronnie Blagg of Orlando, Florida, Ricky Blaff of Dyess, and Eddie and Johnny Blagg, both of Black Oak.

The family will receive visitors from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Central Baptist Church in Dyess. Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Billy Plunkett, will begin following visitation. Burial will follow at Louise Chapel in Joiner.

Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home of Osceola.