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John Colin Blackstone, born August 28, 1942 in Massillon, OH, to Francis and Grace Blackstone. He died on October 3, 2007 at his home in Mead, OK. John attended Jackson High School where he graduated in 1960. He lettered in football and went on to play semi-pro football for the Tiger Town All Stars in Massillon and for the Cleveland Browns Farm League. Until he moved from Ohio in 1994 he was an active member of the Ohio and Northern Quarter Horse Associations and until his death still was an active member of the American Quarter Horse Assoc. He raised, bred and showed Quarter Horses for 35 years and was an active Quarter Horse Breeder for over 40 years. While still in Ohio he held yearly Quarter Horse Shows at his ranch in Dalton. He enjoyed showing his cars winning in Massillon 3 years in a row. He loved dancing with his wife, Sandy and spending time with his family. John was preceded in death by his father and younger sister, Linda. John is survived by his wife, Sandy Keen Blackstone; two daughters, Rebecca Gall of Medina, OH, Jackie Blackstone of Canton; two step-daughters, Shannon Stock, Shriver of Wooster, Stacy Jantzi of Clarksville, TN; three step-grandchildren; one sister, Charlene Cora of Bluffton, SC; one brother and his mother. His ashes will be returned to Ohio at a later date.
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Anonymous
January 27, 2025
Charlene Cora
November 4, 2007
John was my brother. After being estranged for many years we came together in Dec. 06. I'm forever grateful to my neighbors for providing the ticket to visit John and Sandy. He will be in my prayers forever. As ever, Charlene Cora
Dave Hostetler
October 12, 2007
I don't think I know any of John's family. I graduated with John from Jackson in 1960 and was captain of the football team his senior year. John was our defensive center, and nobody ran up the center on us when he was playing. I spent a lot of time with John, and we double dated a lot our senior year. He was the best man at my first wedding in Mansfield, Ohio. I had a partnership share in some of the first horses he owned after I got out of college. Unfortunately, over the years we lost touch with each other as we often do when we get married and move away. I have some tremendous memories of John and sincerely regret his passing. Interestingly, I was just talking to someone about him last week, and a horse he had in the mid 60's named Gold Mine Bars - a beautiful Palomino quarterhorse mare. I had no idea he had moved to Oklahoma. My sincere condolences to all members of his family.
Molly Scheetz
October 9, 2007
There is nothing I can say you dont already know. We share many of the same memories. Miss you dad. Finally be at peace. Love you all.
Molly
Cindy Wallace
October 9, 2007
Sandy, I am so glad that you and John have been a part of my life. John will always hold dear memories for me. I could have never thanked him for all he taught me.Nor for the friendship we shared. He will forever be in my heart. All I can say is YOu know.... I love you, Cindy
Kathleen (McKelvey) Anderson
October 9, 2007
Hi,
I know none of you in John's immediate family know me, but I graduated in 1958 from Jackson H.S. with Jim Blacksone, John's brother, and I have many, many happy memories of going to Oakdale to play baseball in the lot next to the Blackstone's home. John was frequently the catcher, and he was always such fun to be around. Of course, I didn't know John as well as I knew Jim, but he is mixed in with all of my other good childhood memories I have of living and growing up in Massillon (better known as Jackson Twp. then).
I am so happy to know that it sounds as if John found great happiness in his life with his family, his horses, his cars, and dancing with his wife. That made me happy.
My sympathy to all of you from someone who remembers your husband and dad, son and brother, with good memories.
Janet Smith
October 8, 2007
Jackie-
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Very strange because, I have been trying to find you for the couple of months.I miss ya.
Mary Daniels
October 7, 2007
Jackie and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I know your Dad meant the world to you, but you will always have him in your memories and your heart. My
thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Alison Shuman
October 7, 2007
Dear Jackie, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers now and forever. Alison Shuman, Ashtabula, Ohio
Rebecca Gall
October 7, 2007
My Father was my best friend and I will miss him every passing day. We shared a mutual admiration for one another that will last my lifetime, because I know he will be watching over me.
I would like to thank those of you who have taken the time to pass along your memories and god bless.
Sandy Blackstone
October 7, 2007
Thank you to all that sign this guest book and for the memories you have of John
Betty Holland
October 7, 2007
Dear Sandy. I am so glad I got to talk
to John before he passed away. We go back to about 1969, when I bought my
first horse from him. He taught me a
lot and I still use a lot of that
knowledge in my day to day work with
horses. I watched his girls grow up
and become young ladies and was glad
when he found you as a life companion. There were some rough spots in the road, as for all of us,
but he helped a lot of people over the years and left a lasting
impression. God bless you and the
family.....he will be missed.
Jamie Fedevich-Grimm
October 6, 2007
Sandy and family,
I am so sad to hear of John's passing. To all those who read this, I was a young know it all out of college who wanted to be a big time horse trainer. The Blackstones were living in the heart of horse country at the time in Texas and that is where I wanted to be! Being from Dalton I knew John who would come to the Village Dutchman where I waited tables through high school. I called them and they graciously took me in! Needless to say for anyone who knew John it was like boot camp!! and Sandy was my mom 1200 miles away from home who always looked out for me. I learned alot that summer about horses and I have wonderful memories that I am greatful for. Sandy I am soo sorry that it takes something like this for people to want to stay in touch. I cant help but recall all the evenings sitting up listening to Johns stories of his younger days or watching him handle those crazy stallions like it was nothing! (Gator) I will never forget John!! and I hope the good memories you have will get you through this tough time.
Joan Gehring
October 6, 2007
Sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Joan Gehring
Barbara Stock
October 6, 2007
Sandy, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I know this is a hard time for you, we are praying for you and know that God will carry you through this. When you feel up to it please get in touch with us, I'm sorry I lost your address and haven't been in touch before this. Give our love to the girls.
Barb & Joe
Jane Mullen-Shaheen
October 6, 2007
John taught me to ride when I was 11 at his barn on Fulton Rd. Now I have a quarter horse and my 10 year old daughter is showing. We bought our horse from John's old barn in Dalton and had him stalled there for a time. I always wanted John to know that but heard he was in OK. Thank you John for teaching me and I'll never forget you or Larry Long, my favorite buckskin. My birthdate is Oct. 3...I'll always remember you.
pearl egnot
October 6, 2007
nn
never knew john, but his mother ,grace . her next door nieghbor .i know the sorrow of losing a son and daughter too . hope everyone will call his mother now and then .deepest sympathy
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