N. J. “Junior” Blessing, 94, Bethany, MO passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at a Bethany, MO nursing home.
He was born on November 28, 1930, in Harrison County, Missouri the son of Herman and Beulah Faye (Grace) Blessing.
On May 29, 1952, he married Jonell Taylor at the home of O.W. Hedges. She preceded him in death on July 1, 2020.
Junior served in the Army National Guard and worked as a farmer and rural mail carrier. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Angus Association, and he loved to fly and was a member of the Cloud Hoppers for 70 years.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Tina Shipers.
Junior is survived by his children, Paula (Steve) York, Marcia (Mike) Willis, and Steve Blessing, all of Bethany, MO; five grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren.
Graveside Services and Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 31 in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Bethany, MO under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Friends may call from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Thursday at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424.
