Russell Wayne Blanchard

  Russell Wayne Blanchard, age 39, died on Friday night, December 21, 2007, in Fort Worth. Born March 12, 1968, in Weatherford, where he had lived all his life. Russell was the Supervisor at the Waste Water Treatment Plant for the City of Weatherford, a loving husband, Father, Friend and a caretaker of those around him. 

  He was preceded in death by his children, Lani, Ryan and Chaley and his parents, Eddie and Ruth Blanchard.   

  Survivors: wife, Ollie Blanchard of Weatherford; daughter, Jaden Blanchard; son, Josiah Blanchard; and brother, Eddie Blanchard of Haltom City. 

  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 27, 2007, in the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the Tin Top Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 26, 2007, at the funeral home. 

  In lieu of flowers, the family ask memorial be made to Weatherford National Bank, in Weatherford, Texas.