Stephen Blanchard

Steve “BIRDMAN” Blanchard 

Stephen Lewis Blanchard born in California & raised in the heart of Texas has gone to be with our loving Lord on February 16, 2025 with his darling & beloved wife, Nancy at his side holding his hand. Battling a degenerative brain disease, Steve's overall other health remained intact due to a very healthy and active life style. 

Graduated from MacArthur High School in 1974; Steve was an avid athlete. From childhood through a baseball scholarship to Bee County College; later Sam Houston State University, Steve had a tendency to pitch no hitters, and his parents supported his love of the game. Three pointers were Steve’s second love; he later went on to coach his son in basketball and baseball. He was an athlete and coach by nature. 

Steve met his wife Nancy on the exact day he went to be with our Lord, 40 years prior, on February 16, 1985: married August 3, 1985 and gave birth 3 years later to their first born son then in 1993, they welcomed their “girly”.

 Steve operated Blanchard’s RENT WORLD with his parents & wife from 1988-2007. Steve is and was incredibly proud of his son Christopher and his daughter Melissa. His best friend and wife, Nancy was the love of his life. Steve went on to enjoy ping pong, and grew into a fine drummer which he had a band named: BACKBONE with his dear friends. Backyard concerts were the regular. Steve loved and was very proud of his grand babies; Wesley, Layla, and McCoy; he loved to watch them play. As a loving husband, father, son and friend to many; Steve never met an enemy. He was strong, kind, and hated evil.

A man who loved his family, loved God, all people, and a sincere heart for animals now lay to rest and will be greatly missed. His funny stories and wild adventures will forever be in our hearts. Thank you for teaching us that MUSIC IS THE DOCTOR. ROCK ON BIRDMAN. 

LOVE, discipline, self-control and devotion to what is right. A true legacy we will not forget.

Steve is preceded in death his mother, Beverly Mayo Blanchard; sister, Carol Blanchard; grandfather, General Paul Mayo; and grandmother, Grace Bader Mayo.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Blanchard; son, Christopher Blanchard and wife Nicole; daughter, Melissa Villalobos and husband Roger; father, David Blanchard; sister, Karen Brougham and husband Doug; and grandkids, Wesley Colton Drake, Layla Renae Drake, McCoy Paul Blanchard, Lucas Villalobos, Sofia Villalobos, and Noah Villalobos; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, February 28, 2025 at Trinity Baptist Church. 

The verse of Steve’s life is from Romans 12: 9-10 “ Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”

Services with integrity, pride, and honor are under the direction of Kerrville Funeral Home. (830) 895-5111