Thomas W. Blackton Jr.

I would like to extend my condolences to TOM`s family. I worked with TOM at Tracy school during some of my first years of teaching. I had a class of special-needs children and that itself was new for Tracie school as they had never had any integrated classes for special needs children. TOM invited our involvement and nurtured the children in his own special way with humor and consistency. Over the years he became, my dear friend. I saw him in so many situations where he handled things with...

My sincere condolences to the Blackton family and the many friends and students who were taught by Mr. Blackton. He was one of my very favorite teachers at Shull Junior High and later also became a good friend when we would literally run around together participating in the road races in the area. I have the utmost respect for a good friend and great teacher and administrator. May he rest in eternal peace.

Please accept my sincere, heartfelt condolences. In 1976, I was in 6th grade at Tracy Elementary School when I won the Northampton County Spelling Bee championship. My family and I had the honor and privilege of being accompanied by Mr. Blackton and my teacher, Mr. Knauss, at the University of Pennsylvania for the regional competition. I'll always remember, and be thankful for, how supportive he was of my efforts. May he rest in peace, and may you all comfort in knowing what a wonderful...

Sending my condolences to the family. I remember Mr. Blackton was a great person and wonderful principal I had the privilege to know and be mentored by. He will be remembered for his smile everyday and joy he brought to the students on daily basis while at the middle school.

Blackton Family. My sincerest condolences on the passing of Mr. Blackton. May he rest in eternal peace. He was one of my favorite teachers at Shull.