Jack Blevins

On January 5,2007 37 year old Jack Blevins was on his way to work. Unfortunatley, he did not make it. Just minutes from home he was killed in a auto accident by a man who had fallen asleep while driving. I remember him leaving for that work morning he always said ” I love you” what I didn’t know was that it would be the last time I would hear him say those words. I am grateful for the fifteen years we had together. We had three children, Tyler age 14, Hannah age 10 and Nolan 3 years old. He was an incredible dad. He was so loving. He was always hugging and kissing the kids. His children were his life. He was filled with so much love and happiness. His sense of humor was incredible. Always making everyone laugh, always having nickmames for everyone, there was never a dull moment with him around. Jack was a big kid at heart, full of love and laughter. That is they way I would like him remebered. He was the greatest husband and dad.

The driver was charged with misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail, probabation, restitution and community service. I later found out the driver that fell asleep the man who killed my husband had already had a DUI and numerous other driving offenses. He should have never been driving!!! Every minute of every day is a constant reminder of what we have lost. Our home used to be so happy, He did not deserve to be taken away from us. Please support laws that pertain to drowsy driviing. If it can happen to me, it can happen to you!

– Submitted by Darla Blevins

This is a story about an ordinary guy, on his way to work & he was hit & killed by a guy who had fallen asleep. I am his mother in law. it has torn our family apart. His children, tyler 14, hannah 10, & nolan 4 & wife (our daughter) are left behind, the kids wondering when their dad is coming home. The older kids are angry & our daughter is so full of grief, we don’t know how to console her. Everyone needs to be aware of how dangerous driving drowsy is & do something about it.

Our family will live with the loss of a loved one, that will take a very very long time to even smile. The holidays are coming up, & i’m dreading it because of the kids. They loved their dad so much & he loved them more than life. I wish i could have my daughter back, as she’s not the same, & neither are we. We just want people to know the devastation this causes. Ican’t stress this enough.

— Submitted by Teri Faircloth