Speaking out on his official Facebook account on the passing of his father Joe Blanchard, 2012 WWE Hall of Famer Tully Blanchard said the following:

“?3-22-2012 marks the end of my Fathers life in the natural. He passed at 8:00 AM, Joe Blanchard stepped into Eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus!”

On behalf of the website, our thoughts and prayers are extended to the Blanchard family at this saddened time.