Johnnie Joe Nedbalek, Sr., 81, of Blessing, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010 in Bay City. He was born May 5, 1928 in Blessing, TX to John M. Nedbalek and Annie Barinka Nedbalek. He was a lifelong resident of the Blessing area, retired as a foreman from the oil field and was a US Army veteran of the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife: Ethel Marie Nicholson Nedbalek of Blessing, TX: by his daughters and sons-in-law: Barbara & Neil Jensen of El Campo, Judy Nedbalek of Missouri City, Sandy & Larry Stelzel of East Bernard, Cathy & Richard Halbison of Victoria, Linda & Lewis Griffith of Midfield, and Gail & Tim Otto of Hempstead; by his son: Johnnie Nedbalek, Jr of Francitas; his sisters: Lillie Kana of Houston and Annie Mazoch of Louisiana; a brother: Emil Nedbalek of Houston; and by 15 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother.

The family will receive visitors from 5 PM to 7 PM Wednesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, January 14, 2010 at the Hawley Cemetery. The Rev. Hollie L. Briscoe will officiate. The Philip H. Parker VFW Post 2438 will provide military honors.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.taylorbros.net.

Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (979) 245-4613.