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Dennis Blackburn Obituary
BLACKBURN, 62
WINTER HAVEN - Mr. Dennis Glenn Blackburn, age 62, died from multiple challenged systems Tuesday (February 7, 2012).
Born in Appleton, WI, on Jan. 10, 1950, he came to Winter Haven from Portage, WI, in 1966. He was a member of the Polk Area Bicycling Association, and he attended Beymer Memorial United Methodist Church.
Mr. Blackburn is survived by his wife Elizabeth C. Blackburn, Winter Haven; daughters Celeste Marchan, Lake Hamilton, FL, Ona Fuller, Republic, MO; sisters Wanda Buchanon, Orlando, FL, Wendy Booth, Auburndale, FL; 4 grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Friday, 2/10/12 at 10:00 AM at Beymer Memorial United Methodist Church, Winter Haven. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.bikeMSmidfl.org under Dennis Blackburn.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Blackburn
Jim Bryan
February 3, 2024
Rest In Peace My friend.
Jim Bryan
February 5, 2020
Rest in Peace old friend.
Wendy Booth
February 3, 2013
I love you brother. Your sis, Wendy
Jim Bullis
January 10, 2013
Happy Birthday my friend.
Wanda Buchanan
January 9, 2013
Wish you were here to celebrate your birthday. Memories of happy times. I love you brother.
Wanda Buchanan
December 25, 2012
Remembering you on this Christmas Day, years past and not so long ago. Our celebrations were mighty and loving. I miss the important roll you played in my life and again, Christmas will never be the same without you. I love you brother and will never leave you out of my heart as long as I live. Love, Wanda
Wendy Booth
November 22, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving, Dennis. I miss you every day. Love you, Your sis, Wendy
Wanda Buchanan
November 22, 2012
Dear Dennis, Thinking of you today as I prepare my food and feeling so sad for your family. I am sure you would have been out on your bike this morning before assembling the tables and chairs for your family feast. You will be in our conversation and prayer today. Love you. Wanda
Wendy Booth
July 4, 2012
Happy 4th Dennis. I love you and carry you in my heart. Your sis, Wendy
Wanda Buchanan
April 8, 2012
Thinking of you on this Christian Holiday. I miss your advice and the strength you shared with our family. God Bless you on this special day.
Cheryl Moore
February 24, 2012
Just heard about this. I am so sorry. He drove through Havana last year and stopped and saw me at the restaurant. I had been following his cycle trips then lost contact when i lost computer. You and your family are in my prayers. Cheryl (Smetana) Moore
Wendy Booth
February 24, 2012
I love you my brother and miss you so very much. I do have confort in knowing you are with daddy and my little boy. One day we will all be together again. God Bless you!
Tamara Campbell
February 17, 2012
My Heart goes out to My Grandmother Eunice Blackburn, Aunt Liz,Celeste,Ona,My Mother Wanda, Aunt Wendy and all of his family and friends.. Although we still are lost for words and understanding, We have to trust in Our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ for he makes no mistakes..R.I.P. Uncle Denny, You will be missed..
Rick Lichman
February 14, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Dennis Dorn
February 12, 2012
Dear Liz,Celest and Ona. I was blessed to call Dennis friend for 55 year. In all of those years there hundreds of stories and each and every one brings a smile to my face when I recall it.
February 10, 2012
Wendy, Wanda, Liz and Family: I am so very sorry to hear about Dennis. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim Foster Gay
Kelly Choate
February 10, 2012
Our condolences and prayers go out to George, Ona and all the family and friends!
our family
Wanda Buchanan
February 10, 2012
Geneva Parrish-Stokes
February 10, 2012
Wendy, Liz & girls, So sorry to hear this awful news. Please accept my prayers & condolences.
Harold Lochner
February 9, 2012
Sorry to hear of Dennis passing away. He will be greatly missed. We enjoyed dinner with him when he visited his daughter in Missouri. Our prayers will be with you.
John & Teresa Sofield
February 9, 2012
Wendy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Katie Kintner
February 9, 2012
I'm a Portage High School classmate. Very sad to learn of Dennis' passing. Sympathy to the family, he was always a kind and decent guy.
February 9, 2012
So sorry for the loss to your family. Know we are here for you and holding you all close to our hearts.
Aunt Ruth and Cousin Judy
Anita Carnley
February 9, 2012
RIP Dennis........you will be sorely missed by your friends and family!
Terry Bortz
February 9, 2012
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Dennis. We will all miss him. A long childhood fiend from up North.
Tom & Eleanor Waller
February 9, 2012
What a blessing it was to have Dennis as a close friend for 40 years! Always cheerful & enthusiastic, kind & generous. We love him and will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with his dear family.
Wanda Buchanan
February 9, 2012
To the outside world, we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time. I will keep you in my heart always big brother. I looked up to you with great respect and though we may have not always agreed I always loved you. My life will never be the same without you in it. I will follow in your footsteps and do the best I can to follow your path.
Dave & Diane Buerger
February 9, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family -- as we remember what a wonderful, giving, and true friend Dennis always was.
Krissy and Bobby Ross
February 9, 2012
In the glory of the morning
In God's bright 'Golden day',
You'll hear His Angel calling
Inviting you to stay,
To dwell in heavenly places
To walk in heaven's light,
Beholding heavenly faces
Radiant and bright.
A reward for all your goodness
for all you came to be
You'll add to heaven's greatness
As you shine eternally.
My heart breaks for your Mom, Sisters, Wife and Daughters. Knowing you have been rejoined with your Dad brings some comfort......Rest peacefully Uncle Dennis
Pixie Rubin
February 9, 2012
Condolences to Liz and family. Dennis will be missed by many.
Jim Bullis
February 9, 2012
On behalf of my family I want to express our deepest condolences. Dennis was more than a colleague, he was family. Ride on Dennis, you are already greatly missed.
Jean and Ralph Reed
February 9, 2012
with sincere sympathy,
Dennis Palmer
February 9, 2012
My sincere condolences to the family. Dennis has been a great friend for many many years. We don't understand God's plans for Dennis, but I assume it's to make him one of his favorite angels. My thoughts and prayers to all family and friends, and my God bless.
Jim & LaVerne Bryan
February 9, 2012
Rest in Peace my Friend. God Bless you and Family.
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