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Sol Blaine 1921 - 2002

Sol Blaine of Atlanta, Fulton County, GA was born on August 14, 1921 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio United States, and died at age 80 years old on May 23, 2002 in Atlanta, Fulton County, GA. Sol Blaine was buried at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs.

Sol Blaine
Soloman Balan
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Atlanta, Fulton County, GA 30327
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August 14, 1921
Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
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  • Introduction

    Sol's father was Samuel Blaine, aka Schlunil Balan (1899-1986). His mother was Sura "Sarah" Genis (1900-1951). He had 2 siblings, one of which was Lilian, the other Arthur. In the 1930 census, Sol was 8 years old and living with his family in Cleveland OH. Both of his parents were born in Romania. In the household were parents Sam and Sarah and sibling Lilly as well as his father's brother Ben Blaine. The family stated that they were Jewish and the parents immigrated to the US in 1921. Father Sam and Uncle Ben both worked as operators in a clothing manufacturing company. In the 1940 census, Sol was age 18, single, and living with his parents and siblings Lilly, age 11, and Arthur, age 7, in Cleveland OH. He had graduated high school and was unemployed but seeking work. His father was an operator in a women's clothing manufacturing. A survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, he had served onboard the Pearl Harbor bombing, USS West Virginia On November 13, 1946, when Sol filled out his draft registration, he was a discharged veteran - Navy - and living in South Euclid, OH. He was 5ft 7 inches tall, weighed 147 lbs, his complexion was dark, hair brown, eyes brown. His mother, Sarah, was her next of kin. Sol married Shirley in 1948-1949. They had been married 54 years when he died. They had daughters Sara, Barbara, and Wendy. By 1992, Sol was living in Atlanta GA, where he died.
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    1921

    Birthday

    August 14, 1921
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    Cuyahoga County, Ohio United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Caucasian Parents born in Romania of Jewish heritage.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Born in Ohio, lived in Ohio and Georgia. US citizen

  • Early Life & Education

    Graduated high school

  • Religious Beliefs

    Jewish

  • Military Service

    Sol Blaine was a veteran in the US Navy, who served in Pearl Harbor in 1941.

  • Professional Career

    Tower Financial Services, Inc. was originally founded in 1978. Prior to that timeframe it’s founder, Sol Blaine, was one of the founding members of a National Mortgage Association and was President of North American Acceptance Corporation. After Sol’s passing in 2002, the current President and original founder’s grandson assumed control.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Atlanta Community Jewish Federation, The Temple, William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, Puppetry of Fine Arts, The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, High Museum of Art, Atlanta Historical Society, Zoo Atlanta, Pearl Harbor Survivors, and the William Breman Jewish Home.
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    May 23, 2002
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    Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, Fulton County, Georgia United States
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Photo of Kathy Pinna Kathy Pinna
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07/13/2021
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06/02/2022
Born Soloman Balan, better known as Sol Blaine (1921 - 2002), Sol lived a rich life and is part of the 'greatest generation' we remember at AncientFaces.

His parents emigrated from Romania the year he was born 100 years ago, he survived the attack on Pearl Harbor while serving on the USS West Virginia, founded a successful business - Tower Financial Services, Inc. in 1978, and was married for 54 years and had three daughters.

Thanks to his family and loved ones sharing his story, Sol will always be remembered on AncientFaces
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06/02/2022
Handsome.
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Photo of Juanita Culler Juanita Culler
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11/14/2021
I found an indepth obit for Sol Blaine. I tried to clip it and then paste it here, but can't for some reason. send me your email addy and I will do my best to send it that way if possible. Juanita [contact link]
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Birthday gift to Sol Blaine. I found this in Georgia, USA a few years ago and I'm searching for a family member to give this to them. God bless you and thank you for your service!
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07/11/2021
Birthday gift to Sol Blaine. I found this in Georgia, USA a few years ago and I'm searching for a family member to give this to them. God bless you and thank you for your service!
I found this in the state of Georgia, USA a few years ago. I know it's special and I'm looking for a possible family member of Sol Blaine. Thank you for your sincere help. No spam messages please!
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07/15/2021
On his 80th Birthday, Sol Blaine was given this dog tag, later found by an AncientFaces member. The member would like to reunite the tag with his family.
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07/17/2021
My grandfather was there too, wish I'd been able to talk to him and learn more
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Sol Blaine Gravesite
Photo of Kathy Pinna Kathy Pinna
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Sol Blaine Gravesite
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Inscription on Sol's Grave
Sweetheart, Father, Grandpa and Friend.
A passion for music and song,
A joy for laughter, a zest for life,
You are our spirit, our heart, the twinkle
in our eyes.
You showed us a way of life that is
loving, compassionate, and giving.
Your legacy continues to
make a difference.
Sol, we adore you,
Your Loving Family
Pearl Harbor Survivor and Our Hero
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Blaine, Noel (Dec 24, 1897 - Nov 1970) Blaine, Emilienne (Aug 31, 1890 - Oct 1975) Blaine, Albert (Sep 18, 1925 - Dec 21, 1998) Blaine, William (Nov 30, 1945 - Aug 27, 2002) Blaine, Dennis (Oct 16, 1958 - Mar 23, 2010) Blaine, Emily (May 20, 1987 - Mar 24, 2005) Blaine, Curtis (Jun 23, 1918 - Oct 21, 1997) Blaine, Chester (Sep 2, 1899 - Jan 1969) Blaine, Roberta (Dec 27, 1926 - Mar 1, 2004) Blaine, Norman (Dec 30, 1898 - Mar 1976)
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