of Conway, AR

November 23, 1943 - July 16, 2023

Merrel Kenneth Blalock, Jr. "Kenny", 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 16, 2023 at 3:05pm. Kenny was born November 23, 1943 to the late Bill and May Blalock of Chipley, Florida. He graduated from Chipley High School in 1962 and soon after joined the US Air Force where he later met his bride to be, "Reva". They were stationed at the Little Rock Air Force Base. He was a Vietnam Vet and served with the 308 Titan II ICMB Squadron.

After 7 years of service, Kenny began a career in motorcycle sales and service. His continued need for an adrenaline rush led him to a life long career in aviation. In which he co-founded along with his wife, Reva, Special Products Aviation in Conway, Arkansas. Kenny had many accomplishments throughout life for which he was proud of that included the building and modification of experimental airplanes and was a member of the EAA. During this time, he was a co-founder of "The Great American Air Circus" and entertained thousands along with many other notable aviators. In 1986, he was presented "The Wright Brothers" award for his accomplishments in aviation. Kenny received the "Master Mechanic Award" in 2012 for his 50+ years of aviation maintenance field.

He is preceded in death by two sisters, Wanda Ruth Smith of Odessa, Texas and Myra (Don) Best of Pinellas Park, Florida.

He is survived by his bride of 60 years, Reva (Meek) Blalock; one son, Merrel Blalock of Mayflower; two daughters, Denean (Chris) Green of Mayflower and LeeAnna (Morgan) Ellis of Conway; seven grandkids, Toshua (Jacob) Thomas, Jennifer (Tim) Lee, all of Mayflower, Savanah Blalock and "Lil" Kenny Blalock of Jacksonville, Karlee, Madison and Cameron Frank; step-grandkids, Coleton, Dalton, Braxton Ellis all of Conway; four great-grandkids and one sister, Gwen (Blalock) Alford of Clearwater, Florida.

Service times will be announced at a later date.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com