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for Charles Blackburn
Angela Blanco
July 10, 2009
Chuck,
Today is your Birthday ! ( I wish you were here)I miss you now and forever, and from forever to the end of time. I hope you know I will always love you. Rest in peace my beloved.
Angela Blanco
April 4, 2009
Chuck,
I will be in Columbus on May 16,and I will be with your family and Valerie. Quite often I dream of you and it feels so real.I love you...
Angela Blanco
March 2, 2009
Chuck,
I wanted to take a minute to tell you that I will be going to Madrid
in a couple of weeks. I miss you so very much. Always here for you and in my thoughts. Much love
Angela Blanco
February 2, 2009
My beloved Chuck,
Today has been a month since you went away. I miss you so very very much. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. It is like
a part of my life is missing. I know you are near. I'am having a very difficult time dealing with your absence. Samewhere in time I will find you. You are my legend.
Jane Meade
January 17, 2009
Chad, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I met your Dad when you were in primary school at Cassidy. He was then, and always, a remarkable guy. One thing he always showed was his love for you.
Alvaro Blanco
January 15, 2009
Chad,
May I express my deep sympathy in the loss of your father. I am deeply regret his passing.
marty joyce
January 13, 2009
I am very sorry for the loss of your father. Your Dad and I were teamates at kentucky. we came in as freshmen together in 1965. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynn Russell
January 11, 2009
To Chuck's family and friends, God's strenght is with you in the days ahead to deal with this big loss in your lives. We never know what life will bring, it is full of good times and sorrow. One day with Christ in our hearts we will go to be with Chuck in Heaven. Chuck suffered quietly and is with Christ who suffered for us all. Mary and Bill the care you gave to your brother is to be applauded. No greater gift can we give than our time and love. Chuck was a guy everyone liked and had a life full of adventure. Chuck's real life has really just begun.
Fernando Blanco
January 11, 2009
Chad,
I never had the pleasure of knowing
your father.However my sister always spoke fondly of him.
Please accept my deepest condolences for your great loss
Angela Blanco
January 9, 2009
Chuck,
I will be with you in my thoughts this coming Saturday. I shall always cherish my memories of you.You were a wonderful and a loving husband . I was honored to have been with you in columbus by your side.I was proud of you and your accomplishments.Rest in peace my love
Carlos Gonzalez Elena Blanco
January 9, 2009
chad,
I spoke to your father by telephone when he was married to my sister.
We also lost our brother Miguel due to the same terrible illness. My husband and I wishes to express our deep sympathy for a great loss of life
Dave and Paulette Hogg
January 9, 2009
Mary and family,
Paulette and I extend our deepest sympathy upon Chuck's death. We are keeping you in our prayers that God's love will give you "the peace that passes understanding".
Beth Melvin
January 9, 2009
To Jim and the Blackburn Family: my deepest sympathy and condolences during this time of signifcant loss. Please share a lot of hugs, kisses, laughter, and tears tomorrow as you begin a journey of healing. May God bless you all and keep you during this time.
Jan Bennett
January 9, 2009
After reading his obit I made a toast to Chuck. Didn't even know the fella (wish I had) but he is an inspiration to me. My condolences to the Blackburn family. Imagine that in the end this man still gives. Live life to the fullest .
lorraine Alexander
January 9, 2009
I never had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Blackburn but after reading the wonderful tribute to him I wish I had. May the memories he leaves behind give his family much comfort.
So sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Al Valentino
January 9, 2009
Mary, my deepest sympathy in your families loss of Chuck. I pray for your continued strength and the Lord's peace for you and your family.
Angel Blanco ll Ana Perez
January 8, 2009
Dear Chad,
We are truly grieved to learn that you have lost your father,He will be missed.
Richard M. Price
January 8, 2009
"Friends Live Forever.. and Our Memories are their new Homes.
Although Chuck has gone to a better place, he is still here with us in
the humorous memories he gave us all and the Spirit he shared with
every life he touched. May all rejoice that they knew him"
Vinny Herwig
January 8, 2009
To my special friends in the Balckburn family,
Many dear memories I hold of your family. May your memories be a window through a sad time.
Fondly, Vinny Cipriani Herwig
Gary Holdren
January 8, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. I grew up down the street from the Blackburns and have many fond memories of Chuck, Mary, and Jim. Although I haven't seen him in years, the memories are as if it was yesterday. My condolence to his friends and family.
MIMI MUDRAK
January 8, 2009
To Mary, Betsy, Jim, and families,
We are all saddened to hear of Chuck's passing. We will always treasure the memories of him being a fun loving guy that he was. Heaven will never be the same with Chuck up there. Your family should all be so proud of the care and attention you gave to him during his fight for life. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all and his sons.
Hugs, Mimi & Marty Mudrak
Gerald Belcher
January 7, 2009
Aw, Chuck, Chuck, Chuck...the memories. 30 years later, I can still feel one of his errant racquetball shots in the small of my back-a great doubles partner. The day I had to throw an obnoxious vendor out of my office. The guy's resistance immediately melted when big Chuck stepped through the door and asked in that booming voice of his, "want me handle this?" And one of our best laughs was when we "brother-in-lawed" two much better golfers out of a hundred bucks. Chuck was "on" that day.
Hey buddy, we'll miss you and all the good times. I pray God's blessings to your family and friends.
Beverly Thomas
January 7, 2009
Dear Blackburn Family, To us Chuck was not just Mary, Jim and Betsy's brother - he was a friend over the years. And as so many have expressed, he was always ready with a story or joke to liven up any gathering. We consider it a blessing and special gift to have known Chuck. Please know that we will be with all of you in spirit this coming Saturday as you celebrate Chuck's life.
Remember...to live in hearts we leave behind, is not to die.
God bless and comfort all of you at this most difficult time.
Bev,Larry, Heather and Jeremy
Mickey Settle
January 6, 2009
I was a college friend of Chuck's and often was asked to write a poem or two for unsuspecting women. I have many fond memories of this man's humor, his sense of caring, and his true appreciation for life. I can remember when I ran into Chuck about five years ago, he said to me with a twinkle in his eye, "you know Mickey, I have met more women at Krogers than I did in college".... He will be missed by all who were fortunate to know him. Mickey Settle
Tom Kohl
January 5, 2009
I was Chuck's roommate at UK in our freshman year '65. Kitten Lodge was never the same after Chuck. I am so thankful that Chuck and I did not get caught doing all the things we did! I, also, will miss his great sense of humor.
Jeff Stoney
January 5, 2009
Knowing that Chuck is "upstairs" getting the best of what heaven has to offer, we can all take heart in knowing that we are better for having known him while here on this great earth. He always had time for me, and always made me smile and gave a smile too... I knew him, maybe not as well as others, but well enough to say that he was my friend... Thank you Chuck... You were certainly one of a kind...
Bob Treadway
January 5, 2009
Chuck (a/k/a "The Wildcat") was a dear and cherished friend, and I cherish my friendship with his son Chad as well. I didn't know Chuck as well as his Kentucky football teammates, whom he still saw as comrades in arms, but over the past few years Chuck became one of my best friends. Few people ever made me laugh as hard as The Wildcat, whether by his rough and ready political analysis or by the (no doubt entirely true) stories he told about the opposite sex. Chuck truly loved people, and he made everyone he knew feel that love.
Chuck, rest in peace.
Cindy Schumacker
January 5, 2009
I had the chance to spend time with Chuck and what a wonderful person he was.Chuck brought unbelievable energy to the world and he will be greatly missed.
Craig Tremp
January 5, 2009
While I never had the good fortune to meet Chuck in person, I talked with him on the phone almost every work day for the past 3 years! If there ever existed a person in this world that you could gain as a good friend just by talking with him on the phone - it certainly was Chuck!
He will be dearly missed - he was a true friend who spoke fondly of his sons and siblings! My condolences to his family.
Becky and Bob Russell
January 4, 2009
Although my husband and I never met Chuck, his obituary is no doubt a true gift in his memory, one that both of us smiled upon reading. Chuck was right in that life and death should be celebrated with joy and laughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.
Debi Bentley
January 4, 2009
Dear Family of Chuck:
I didn't know Chuck, but in viewing the obituary it sounds like he was a wonderful person. I appreciate the celebration of his life the way you plan. I have requested a like celebration on my passing! Too bad I didn't know Chuck; I believe we would have been great friends. I've told my son I expect Bob Seger's "Turn the Page" be played at my wake rather than that elevator funeral music! God bless each of you.
Sandra Beeney Bumgarner
January 4, 2009
Dave and I send our deepest condolences. Growing up in Westerville was a wonderful experience. Having gone to school together, the first game that I played with Chuck was NOT golf, but kick the can. Needless to say in years to come, we have ALL shared the love of chasing the little white ball around. Blessings to all of you and be sure that your mom and dad welcomed him with open arms. Hugs, Beeney and Dave
Raymond Sabbatine
January 4, 2009
A salute to a champion of life. If we all remember to cherish our life and not mourn in death, we will always live in spirit. Chuck should lead the way. I sure hope he took those knee high athletic socks off before he passed. We salute your life.
Bill Batey
January 4, 2009
Condolences from Chuck's Classmates - WHS Class of 1964.
Personally, I remember Chuck for his athletic achievements and his almost endless B.S. I'll bet he and Doug Landis are trading stories with each other somewhere
Jack Deyo
January 4, 2009
Our world has lost a man of great character, a great athlete, a great salesman, a great person, and a great friend. He was a person indeed larger than Life and anyone who spent time with him over the past two years knows full well that he handled his situation with linebacker toughness and a grace that was extraordinary. I am proud to have know him for over 36 years. He is and always will be a special human being to me. My deepest condolences to all of his family. He is now at a greater peace; yet will continue to inspire us with the positive way he imprinted us all.
Joanne Blackburn
January 4, 2009
I will always remember Chuck for his ability to see the humor in any situation. While I didn't always appreciate his humor he did succeed now and then in getting me to crack a smile and laugh when hearing one of his gems of wisdom. He will be missed.
Carol Gergen
January 4, 2009
I am honored to have known Chuck. We had a great business relationship in which we spoke by telephone almost daily in recent years. He was a remarkable man with a fabulous sense of humor, a heart of gold and a zest for life. He will be missed by many but the memories of him will continue on through our lifetimes. Peace to all of his family and friends.
Jean Romano
January 4, 2009
Dear Blackburn Family:
Please accept my condolances for your loss.
I didn't know Chuck, but I truly wish I had. He certainly sounds like one terrific fellow. His obit so reminds me of my kid brother. I only wish I had included his great sense of humor and love of life in his obit.
Hang on to all the good memories, they will be of great help in the days to come.
God Bless and Keep You,
Jean Romano
Valerie Fleshman
January 4, 2009
I had the pleasure of knowing Chuck when he was married to Angela. What an pleasure to know him. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all as you come to the end of a long journey with Chuck.
Are you ready to share a laugh?
Jim Blackburn
January 4, 2009
Chuck... a remarkable man and brother... a inspiration for me and for all who truly knew him and accepted his unique gifts... I love you brother...
Jack Rose
January 4, 2009
I did not know Mr. Blackburn, however I find the OBIT refreshing. I wished I had had the opportunity to have known him. Jack Rose
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