Mr. Dorman Joe Blades, age 73, of Calvert City, KY died on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at his home. Born Thursday, January 20, 1944 in Nortonville, KY, and he worked construction for S. J. Grows. He loved hunting and fishing with his boys and friends, and loved traveling. He was a homebody who liked to socialize with guests and family at his home. He was loved by many all over the world and he never met a stranger wherever he went. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Gilbertsville.
Mr. Blades is survived by his wife of 17 years Wanetta (Dean) Blades of Calvert City, KY; sons, Perry Blades Wife Amber of Calvert City, KY, Terry Blades of Calvert City, KY, Troy Blades of Mannington, KY and Jerry Blades of Gilbertsville, KY, daughter, Lori Blades of Gilbertsville, KY, 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Deloris Seay of Sturgis, KY and Jeanie Estes of Waverly, KY.
Mr. Blades was preceded in death by his parents Harold Edwards and Mary Lois (Whittaker) Blades.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 13, 2017 in the chapel of Collier Funeral Home, with Rev. Jimmy Cash officiating.
Burial to follow the service in the family cemetery.
Visitation will be held between the hours of 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at Collier Funeral Home, 211 W 5th St., Benton, KY 42025.