Photo courtesy of Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Elk Rapids Chapel
Williamsburg, Michigan
Aug 17, 1938 – Nov 10, 2013
Gary Blackmore, 75, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on November 10, 2013. He was born on August 17, 1938, the son of Cecil and Lorraine (Boyce) Blackmore.Gary graduated from Flushing High School and then entered into the U.S. Army. He married the...
Read MoreGary, What a good guy, friend and neighbor. I am going to miss you, especially on parade day. GODSPEED POPPY.
Rick Hirt
November 24, 2013 | Williamsburg, MI
Dear Poppy - It has taken me a few days to compose myself enough to thank you for your friendship these last several years. You made our lives fuller just by being a part of them. Your kindness, sense of humor, smile, laughter and zest for life were contagious. I thought of you as a surrogate grandpa and am going to miss you immensely! They say a life well lived is a gift and you dear man lived life to the fullest. What a wonderful legacy to leave to your loved ones. Now that you are in...
Susan Hirt
November 21, 2013 | Williamsburg, MI
Sorry for your loss.So many memories.Truly a great loss.
Rob Mercer
November 16, 2013 | Troutman, NC
The world has lost a true legend. Although many years have passed, I have such fond memories of my family's time with the Blackmore's... the beautiful home in Flushing, times spent swimming, camping and riding snowmobiles, and many holiday parties together. I was always in awe of Mr. Blackmore's charisma ... his booming voice and laughter, the smell of his cigar, and how when he entered a room, you just knew it! His, it seemed to me (and as evidenced by these amazing photos), was a life...
Kathryn (Costick) Armstrong
November 14, 2013 | St. Louis, MO
Sandy & family.....I am so sorry for your loss. What a great life and one well lived filled with family, love and friends. I know you will miss him but don't think of him as gone.....just gone ahead.
Jo Ann Zitterkopf
November 13, 2013 | Flushing, MI
Sandy & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May the love of family and friends bring comfort and peace.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Lynnette Peppler
November 12, 2013 | Flushing, MI
Love you Dad!
Mark
mark blackmore
November 11, 2013 | Elk Rapids, MI
Gary and I were friends for over 60 years and he was a big part of my life and I will miss him terribly. May he rest in peace. I will always have a special place in my heart for him. May god bless you my long time friend. Love ya
November 11, 2013
Sandy & Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Gary was such an upbeat person.
Grace & Skip hancock
Elk Rapids
November 11, 2013