Celebrating the life of
Howard Paul Blatner
April 18, 1957 - June 16, 2015
SAVANNAH - Howard Paul Blatner. 58, died June 16, 2015. Born in Savannah Paul was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Howard Lee and Mary deValinger Blatner. He attended Armstrong State College and had a double masters from George Washington University. He was charter member of the Coastal Empire History Hunters' Assoc. and the Savannah Archeological Club. He was co-founder and first curator of the Great Savannah Exposition, now the Savannah History Museum. He was also owner of Blatner's Antiques for many years.
His father got him interested in searching for artifacts and bottles at an early age and he never outgrew his passion for new discoveries of old objects. He had a passion for history, especially relating to Savannah and early America.
He is survived by his sister, Jacky B. Yglesias, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
There will be a graveside service at 10:30 on Friday, June 19, at Bonaventure Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave., Savannah, Ga. 31405.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
Jacky: Deepest sympathy and condolences to you on the loss of your brother. He had a genuine love of Savannah history and was passionate about the civil war. Will you in our prayers. Jimmy
- Jimmy Poole, Savannah, Ga
Shocked to hear of Paul's passing. He'd been a good friend to me for a very long time. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
- Lisa Lindsey, Savannah , GA
Jacky, I am so sorry to hear about your brother's death. You have been in my thoughts and prayers this week.
- Carol Oscar Horton, Duluth, GA
I was stunned to hear of Paul's passing. I will miss him and his infectious zeal for the preservation of Savannah's history. It was a pleasure knowing him.
- Keith McIntyre, Statesboro, GA
I am so sorry to learn of Paul's death. Please know that my loving thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
- Ron deValinger, Louisville, GA
Jacky, I am so sorry for your loss of Paul. I remember when he was born! Take care, Larry
- Larry H. Gignilliat, Savannah, GA
We are very sorry for lost he was very nice man
- kirkland and durrence, claxton , ga
I'm so sad to hear of Paul's passing. I could write all day how much Paul meant to Savannah's Historical Preservation, Metal Detecting communities, and to me. Paul taught me so much. Paul will be remembered by many such as myself, whom he shared his love & knowledge of history and artifacts with. Godspeed my friend.
- Rocky Sam Sommers and family, Rincon, , GA
Jackie, David and I are so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. We are keeping you in our prayers and asking God to give you peace. Love, Rose Mary and David
- Rose Mary and David Lee, Savannah, GA
Jacky: Deepest sympathy and condolences to you on the loss of your brother. He had a genuine love of Savannah history and was passionate about the civil war. Will you in our prayers. Jimmy
- Jimmy Poole, Savannah, Ga
Shocked to hear of Paul's passing. He'd been a good friend to me for a very long time. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
- Lisa Lindsey, Savannah , GA
Jacky, I am so sorry to hear about your brother's death. You have been in my thoughts and prayers this week.
- Carol Oscar Horton, Duluth, GA
I was stunned to hear of Paul's passing. I will miss him and his infectious zeal for the preservation of Savannah's history. It was a pleasure knowing him.
- Keith McIntyre, Statesboro, GA
I am so sorry to learn of Paul's death. Please know that my loving thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
- Ron deValinger, Louisville, GA
Jacky, I am so sorry for your loss of Paul. I remember when he was born! Take care, Larry
- Larry H. Gignilliat, Savannah, GA
We are very sorry for lost he was very nice man
- kirkland and durrence, claxton , ga
I'm so sad to hear of Paul's passing. I could write all day how much Paul meant to Savannah's Historical Preservation, Metal Detecting communities, and to me. Paul taught me so much. Paul will be remembered by many such as myself, whom he shared his love & knowledge of history and artifacts with. Godspeed my friend.
- Rocky Sam Sommers and family, Rincon, , GA
Jackie, David and I are so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. We are keeping you in our prayers and asking God to give you peace. Love, Rose Mary and David
- Rose Mary and David Lee, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
