Blas Corpus, Jr., 59, passed away September 13, 2016. Blas Jr. was born September 5, 1957, to Blas and Georgia Hinojosa Corpus in Richmond, TX. He was raised in Johnson City, Texas, along with his sisters and brother. He attended grade school in Johnson City and graduated from L.B.J. in 1976. As a student, he participated in FFA, Spanish Club, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Track and Tennis. In his senior year, Blas was voted "Most Friendly" and "Best All-Around" by his classmates and received the Sportsmanship award. Upon graduation, he attended Southwest Texas State before beginning an eight-year career with the National Park Service. He spent the next decade of his life in the corporate business sector. He and his sister later operated a restaurant before he decided to return to SWT, now Texas State, to obtain his bachelor's degree and begin teaching.

The youth of Johnson City and the surrounding communities probably remember Blas best as an official and umpire. He spent 27 years refereeing basketball and football and umpiring baseball games. In his free time, he enjoyed playing and coaching men's softball, adult co-ed softball and various youth sports. He traveled around the nation for tournament play with multiple softball teams and always had a love for the sport.

Blas was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Elsa Tuthill and Erma Corpus, brother in-law Ken Ferguson, and niece Sherri Tuthill. He is survived by his sisters, Lydia Ferguson of San Antonio, TX; Ebinia Vega and husband, Andres; Stella Corpus; and brother, Zenon Corpus and wife Tracy, all of Johnson City, TX. Blas also leaves behind nine nieces and nephews: Laurie Andrews, Brenda Kemp, Cary Hartline, Cindy Caulfield, Andrew Corpus, Nicole Vega, Caitlyn Corpus, Michael Vega and Clayton Vega, as well as thirteen great nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, September 18, 2016, at Crofts – Crow Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Boatright officiating.  Friends are invited to gather at the funeral home an hour early to visit with the family. Following the memorial service, all are invited to a reception at the Fellowship Hall of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 285 281 Loop, Johnson City, TX 78636.

In leiu of flowers, those wishing to may send a contribution in Blas' name to the North Blanco County EMS or the Johnson City Little League.