Montgomery, Alabama
Blackman, Mr. Michael J., a resident of Tuskegee Inst., Al. died Friday July 6, 2012 in Tuskegee, Al. Funeral services will be held Friday July 13, 2012 at 11 A.M. from St. Joseph Catholic Church with Deacon Stanley Maxwell officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery with The Peoples...
Read MoreThoughts and prayers go out to Blackman family, so sorry for your loss. We didn't meet Mike (we called him Jessee), until he moved to Chattanooga, TN, some 30+ years ago. Rest in peace, from the Chattanooga Gang, "TB" Tony Barnes, "Bobby" Greg Lomax, "Mikie T" Michael Taylor, "Chant" Marchant Terrell, and "Cuzz" Bernard Footman. We will surely miss you.
Bernard Footman
July 14, 2012 | Chattanooga, TN
It was an honor to be present and escort (MOM) Mrs. Mercedes Blackman and (SIS) Alfreda to the entrance of our beloved St. Joseph's Catholic Church and School where it all began more than 50 years ago, to bid a worthy farewell to my (BRO) Michael. Our other friends and classmates were well represented. I wish it were under other circumstances. Our friendship will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace "Bear" with the Class of Eternity.
Alexander Howard
July 14, 2012 | Augusta, GA
Rest in peace my friend. My prayers and condolence are with the Blackman Family.
Howard Dunlop
July 13, 2012 | Fort Worth, TX
My thoughts and prayers are with the Blackmon Family, friends and classmates during these difficult times. God can do everything except fail.
Lewis Bynum
Tuskegee Inst.High Class of '72
R.I.P. "Bear"
July 13, 2012
Rest in Peace "Bear" I remember back in college playing football against him at Hampton Institute back in the 70's. I remember when we played against each other in baseball when Greenfork vs. Rockerfeller. He was a great competitor, and I will truly miss him. We will see "Bear" again one day he is in a better place. May God Bless you Nupe as you journey to chapter Invisible may God bless your family.
Bill Stephens
July 12, 2012 | Huntsville, AL
I STILL REMEMBER "BEAR" PLAYING LITTLE LEAGUE BALL FOR GREENFORK WHEN I WAS VERY LITTLE. NOW, HE IS PLAYING WITH BIG BROTHER THOMAS AND BEING COACHED BY HIS DAD. MY COUSIN,JACKIE GRANT TOLD ME ABOUT HIS SOLO AT CHURCH AND HOW BEAUTIFUL IT WAS.MRS. BLACKMON , YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND I KNOW THAT YOU HAVEN'T SEEN ME IN A WHILE BUT MY GROWN MEN HAVE BEEN KEEPING BUSY.TAKE CARE AND I WILL CALL FR. BEGAY TO LET HIM KNOW.
PHILLIP LYMAN
July 12, 2012 | MONTGOMERY, AL
Mrs. Mercedes and Freda, I am sorry for your loss. I pray that the Lord gives you strength during this time. Belinda J. Montgomery, AL
Belinda Johnson
July 11, 2012 | Montgomery, AL
I was very sad to hear of Bear's passing. He was one of Van Cleave's Pirates at Hampton Institute. He is teamed up with Big Carl Bascomb again. Rest in Peace "Bear's Baby"
Tom "Bop City" Hasty
July 11, 2012 | Chesapeake, VA
Rest in Peace "Bear", you are in my thoughts and prayers
"Slim" Stewart
John Stewart
July 11, 2012 | Stockbridge, GA