BLUE RIDGE, Ga – On the morning of Jan. 4, 2020, a local Blue Ridge man unexpectedly passed in the ExxonMobil parking lot.

Blue Ridge Police Chief Johnny Searce said the individual went into the convenience store to make a purchase, then left and got into their car. It is presumed that after he entered the vehicle that he had a heart attack. However, nothing can be confirmed until the autopsy report is completed.

This occurred at the ExxonMobil station across from Blue Ridge Pharmacy.

No foul play is suspected. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

This story is still developing and will be updated if any new information becomes available.