Roy Blackford's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2018 in Olney, Illinois

Roy Blackford

November 21, 1928 - May 17, 2018 (89 years old)

Olney, Illinois

Roy Blackford's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2018 in Olney, Illinois

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Meyer Funeral Homes

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Roy Blackford

November 21, 1928 - May 17, 2018 (89 years old)

Olney, Illinois

Roy Blackford Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Roy Blackford (Olney, Illinois), who passed away on May 17, 2018, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Roy Blackford to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clyde Blackford and Ruth Blackford; his siblings, Alberta Mowrer, Mary Wells and Jim Blackford; and his grandchildren, Alina Blackford and Kyle Blackford.

He is survived by: his wife Glenora Blackford of Olney; his children, Terry Blackford (Linda) of Sapulpa, OK, Ben Blackford (Terrie) of Newburgh, IN, Randy Blackford (Ann) of Olney, Dave Blackford (Darla) of Greenville, IL, Scott Blackford (Sue) of Monroe, LA and Sherry Snyder (Richard) of Calhoun; his brothers, Wayne Blackford (Deloris) of Olney, Don Blackford (Jean) of Olney and Larry Blackford (Pat) of Olney; and his sister-in-law Betty Blackford of Olney. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meyer Funeral Homes



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May 20

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Chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home
945 S West St, Olney, IL 62450

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May 21

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Chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home
945 S West St, Olney, IL 62450

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