Roy Eugene Blades

Roy Eugene Blades (76), a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend went home to the Lord on August 25th, 2023, at Talbot Hospice surrounded by his loved ones. Roy was born in Easton, Maryland on March 11th, 1947, to the late Thomas E. and Annabelle Price Blades. Roy joined the United States Army ("Army") in 1964 and served until he was honorably discharged in 1967. He served in the Army Reserve ("Reserve”) from 1967 to 1970 and was commissioned as a Sargent, Specialist 2nd Class/ Specialist 5 rank. Roy served as a Rigger/Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, of the XVIII Airborne Corps. After Roy's military service was completed, he worked in commercial refrigeration before joining Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) as a safety inspector in 1979. Roy retired in 2006 as the Chief of MOSH. Roy then began his second career as a safety consultant continuing his passion to keep people safe, working with his wife Cheryl. Roy enjoyed spending time with his wife Cheryl traveling, camping, being involved with church programs and spending time with his grandchildren. Roy was an active member at First Baptist Church, Easton Maryland. Roy loved "guarding" the door of the church and especially the chance to spread his love and be involved with his church family. Roy was predeceased by his father Thomas Blades, stepfather Raymond Stewart and his mother Annabelle Stewart, his brothers Thomas Blades, Elwood Blades, Edward Blades, and Hubert Blades. Roy is survived by his wife of 28 years, Cheryl Blades; and his children: Roy Blades, II., his children: Zachary (William Miller) and Jacob; Monica (Matt) Thompson, their children: Morgan (Mike Lawler), Billy III (Morgan Smith), Bradley, Dylan, Carson and Madison; and Troy (Tara) Blades, their children: Brayden, Brooklynn, Brynnen, Ava, and Braxden. The family will receive guests at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home in Easton, Maryland on Thursday, August 31st from 5 pm until 7 pm. A funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church located at: 115 Idlewild Ave. Easton on Friday, September 1st at 11 am. Interment with military honors will take place at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Easton, Maryland immediately after. Those wishing to make a donation in Roy’s memory are encouraged to do so to: Talbot Hospice, 586 Cynwood Ave., Easton, MD 21601 or to St. Jude's Children’s Hospital, at www.stjude.org. For the full obituary of Roy Blades, and to provide online condolences, please visit: www.fhnfuneralhome.com.

Roy Eugene Blades

March 11, 1947 - August 25, 2023