Benjy Blackmon
1980 - 2019
Benjy Blackmon
1980 - 2019
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BORN
1980
DIED
2019
Benjy Blackmon Obituary
Las Cruces - Benjamin Randolph Blackmon passed away unexpectedly in Las Cruces, New Mexico on March 28, 2019. He will be deeply missed by family and his many friends. The son of Randy and Ginger Blackmon was born on April 15, 1980 in Farmington, New Mexico. He graduated from Farmington High where he excelled on the Scorpion Baseball team. He played baseball at Trinidad JC and Midland JC. He earned a bachelor's degree from NMSU. Ben worked in the restaurant industry for many years in management positions. He was employed by the Mattress Firm in Las Cruces at the time of his death. He loved sports and the outdoors.
His three little girls, Kyla 8, and the twins Kelsey and Kinsey, 5, were his whole life. He loved them so much. Other survivors include grandmother Nona Andrews, sisters, Brandi Gorzeman and Brooke Ramsey, nieces Ashtyn Pafford, Taylor Wortman, Karlie Lee, Jaycee Gorezeman, Reagan Gorzeman, Nephew Jobe Lee, Aunt Vicki Darr and Uncle Brett Andrews.
A memorial service will be held on April 5, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. under the direction of Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001.
Arrangements are with Getz Funeral Home 1410 E. Bowman Ave., Las Cruces NM 88001. Please visit www.GetzCares.com to sign the local online guest book.
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Tony
April 9, 2019
Ben may you Rest in Paradise.. It was a pleasure to have worked with you and an honor to call you my buddy...always remembered never forgotten.
May the Lord watch over and protect your baby girls.
To the family, so sorry for this tremendous loss Ben" will always remain in my prayers.
PR
April 8, 2019
Sincere condolences to the family of Benjy. May you find comfort through prayer and God give you thoughts of peace. Jeremiah 29:11-12.
Brett Andrews
April 5, 2019
Rip Benjy.
Elvis and Becky Andrews
April 4, 2019
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We love you, Uncle Elvis and Becky
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Elvis Andrews
April 4, 2019
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time . We love you, Uncle Elvis and Becky
Cheryl S
April 4, 2019
Prayers to your family. Such a kind soul. You will be missed
Your neighbor Jassim
April 4, 2019
What a great father he was. May God help and protect the girls. Me and the boys will miss you buddy.
Kim Hicks
April 4, 2019
Oh Ginger! I am so very sorry for your loss! God grant you peace and comfort.
April 4, 2019
Sending your family much love and prayers Benjy. I have so many fond memories of you at FHS and also in college. There will never be another one like you. RIP Benjy B.
David Toledo
April 3, 2019
My Condolences too Benjy Family... I have very fond memories watching and umpiring while Benjy played High School and in the summer Connie Mack league programs here in Farmington..... Rest in peace my friend
April 3, 2019
Sorry for the loss of your loved one, prayers for his girls and the rest of the family.
Zachary Goar
April 3, 2019
I remember what a competitor you were in every sport we played. You were also a great friend and a funny son of a gun. You're already missed but never forgotten. My condolences and prayers for you and the family.
Zachary Goar
Keith Crawford
April 3, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family. May you soar with the Angels my friend.
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