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Donald Gene Blackford

      

Donald Gene Blackford
Jul. 8, 1934 - Dec. 20, 2010
 

SOUTH BEND - Donald "Donny" Blackford, 76, of South Bend, passed away in his residence on Monday, December 20, 2010, at 2:30 p.m.

Donny was born July 8, 1934, in Walkerton, Indiana, to the late Forest and Blanche (Naragon) Blackford. Donny graduated from Clay High School in 1953, and served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959. On November 13, 1987, Donny married Joan Ashley in South Bend, Indiana. Joan survives along with his son, Shane A. (Carrie) Blackford of Gulf Breeze, Florida, and his daughter, Nikki R. (Dave) Simmons of Gilbert, Arizona, as well as his step-daughter, Joy (Mark) Vanator of South Bend, Indiana. Donny is survived as well by three grandchildren, Nolan, Alyssa and Kylie; his brother, Ronald "Duke" Blackford of Purcell, Oklahoma; and his sister, Marilyn Smith of South Bend, Indiana.

Visitation will be held two hours prior to the 4:00 p.m. funeral services on Thursday, December 23, 2010, in the Chapel Hill Funeral Home, with interment to follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Donny was employed by Kuert Concrete for many years, where he was a member of the Teamsters Union Local #364. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, and caring for animals, especially Boston Terriers. Donny had a tremendous sense of humor, and cherished his grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pet Refuge in Mishawaka or to the Pet Connection in South Bend. Online condolences may be sent to the Blackford family at www.chapelhillmemorial.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune on December 22, 2010.

 

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