Thomas Levi "Big Papa" Blackmon

To my Dearest Uncle Toms family,
You all know how much I love my Uncle Tom. As my heart grieves this weekend from his passing I am flooded with many wonderful memories of our times together. During some summers of my youth I spent many hours with Uncle Tom & Aunt Myrtle in their home looking through old photos and talking about our family history. Even as a young child I was so intrigued with our genealogy largely in part due to Uncle Toms wonderful stories and sense of humor, and Aunt...

BRADLEY AND I ARE VERY GRATEFUL AND PROUD TO HAVE KNOWN SUCH A FINE MAN, HUSBAND AND FATHER. WE WELL REMEMBER THE TIMES WE SAW HIM SITTING ON A BENCH IN FRONT OF PENNY'S JUST WATCHING EVERY ONE WITH SUCH A SMILE ON HIS FACE. HE LOVED PEOPLE AND SQUARE DANCING. BET HE WILL BE SHOWING EVERYONE IN HEAVEN HOW TO DANCE. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES.
WITH ALL OUR LOVE,
BRADLEY AND JANELLE GATES

UNCLE TOM THINKING OF YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY
YOU WERE A GREAT UNCLE WHO HELPED ME THOUGH LIFE . I WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH
CLEVELAND AND PATTY LEWIS

Uncle Tom was a prince among men and I will miss him very much. God Bless.

I just wanted to let all of you know how sad I was to hear of Mr. Tom's passing. I have so many good memories of him that I will treasure forever. Please know that even though I can't be at his funeral, that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May God bless you and be with you to give you the strength that you need.
All my love, Michele