William Bliznick

William R. Bliznick, 82, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in New York City to the late Charles Bliznick and Mary Yarowenko Bliznick on November 29, 1936. William was a potter; he enjoyed painting and traveling. William loved diving and was instrumental in bringing diving into the Army. During his 20 years of service, he participated in football and track and field. William was a Veteran in the U.S. Army who served in the Vietnam War, where he earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. William is survived by his wife Renee Bliznick; daughters, Cindy (Daneil) Mascarel of St. Cloud, FL, Tarra (Will) Meadows of Hartford, KY and Audra Jennings of Bowling Green, KY; sons, Clay Bliznick of Hartford, KY and Robert (Brandy) Jennings of Trussville, AL; sister Irene (David) Martin of Fayetteville, NC, two nieces Stephanie Wiley and Sandra Bumgartener; grandchildren, Tiffany Jenkins, Charles Jenkins, Trey Meadows, Draegon Barick and Claire Meadows, Emma Jennings and Maggie Jennings; great grandchildren, Christian Halloway and Waylan Spoonhour. Service will be 1:00 pm Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Miller-Schapmire Funeral Home with Rev. Marc Bell officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Military Honors presented by the Ohio County Honor Guard. Miller-Schapmire Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Bliznick. Share your messages of condolence with the family of William R. Bliznick at www.millerschapmire.com.