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for William Blakemore
Andy Wigzell
March 18, 2025
Had a wonderful childhood friendship with Bill. I remember crossing the field to his house after school. Birthday parties and sleepovers. Exploring. Love to all
Shannon Taylor Simpson
August 23, 2011
Dearest Ginny & Blakemore family - I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Bill as the sweet big brother to us on so many trips and occasions. I wish I could help you bear your grief. Instead, I send you my prayers and love. May God ease your sorrow.
Jim Lewis
August 3, 2011
Dear Blakemore Family:
I send my condolences for the loss of Bill Blakemore. I will never forget the wonderful memories together with him and all the Blakemores from many years ago. My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Jim Lewis
Bay City and Austin, Texas
Vincent Bennett
August 1, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lee Jackson
July 31, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Don Luttrell
July 30, 2011
Bill is a patriot who will always be remembered for his avid support of the Confederate Air Force, particularly, when we first moved to Midland from Harlingen. His cheerful, unselfish and giving personality will always be part of the long tradition started by Lloyd Nolen and Lefty Gardner. Those of us who interacted with Bill in his thoughtful support and critical donation(s) to the CAF will miss him. In the finest tradition of the CAF, we will endeavor to keep his vision, along with the founders, a living memorial to our service men and women, our country and to Bill Blakemore. He enriched our lives.
Richard Reyes
July 29, 2011
On a summer day in 1969 Bill's parents and mine with there young sons were given the nichel tour of TMI. I remember he had the same deer in the headlight look that I must have had. Bill was always kind, confident and happy. We were friends from that first day. We all were lucky to have known him!
Joni Cox-Tanner
July 29, 2011
My Dearest Susan, precious Bell & Will, We will be thinking of you today and praying you have peace. With Love,
Joni, Charles and McKena
John Stuard
July 29, 2011
Very kind and a gentleman always! One of the bravest persons i have ever known. He was a peacemaker!
Sandy Boyd-Dickson
July 29, 2011
My deepest sympathy for the Blakemore family as they pass through this difficult time of losing sweet Bill. He was such a kind, gentle soul with a big heart...much like Mr. B. Sr. This whole family has given me many wonderful memories of happy times from the ranch life to the big city life and I truly cherish them all in my heart! Peace, blessings and much love,
Sandy Boyd Dickson
Abel Kennedy
July 28, 2011
I attended TMI in the 7th grade and was one of the youngest boarders at the school. Even though Bill was high school age, he took the time to be my friend and made me feel at ease in my new surroundings. I will always remember his kindness. That was just the kind of man Bill was. He will be greatly missed.
July 28, 2011
Dear Jim & Blakemore Family: We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Bill. May God's love be with all of you through this difficult time.
Tom Sloan and Sharla Baker
July 28, 2011
Dear Blakemore Family
michael keogh
July 27, 2011
crossing paths with the Blakemore Family thru my years @ TMI, and the years since then, has made me a better person. my wife robin & i both have great memories of our times @ Iron Mountain, and looked forward to find Bill there when we arrived.
He will be truly missed, by all his family & his friends.
Doug Rucker
July 27, 2011
Growing up in Midland in the Sixties, Bill and I were joined at the hip for many of those years. I always looked forward to spending the night at The Blakemore's as they had so much fun stuff to do. The pool, the go karts, the old Model'T'and plenty of bicycles--all things I didn't have at my own home. It was nirvana for kids. I remember an endless supply of Dr Pepper in the fridge and how loving Wilma was to me and all the Blakemore children. I was always treated like I was part of the family. The summers on Iron Mountain were the best, and we explored the entire mountain, always to come back to the ranch house for a terrific meal. I remember getting in trouble when Bill and I played The Beatles' "Why Don't We Do It In The Road" over the PA system, thinking we were really hilarious. There are so many more wonderful memories flooding my mind right now. My sincere condolences go out to all of the Blakemores, Jim, Bruce, Margene, Jenny and to Susan, Will and Bell. Bill was a true, dear friend to me and I will always keep his friendship alive in my heart.
Suzanne and Doug Laufer
July 27, 2011
Bill's gentle spirit will be missed by many. Celebrating family events, trips to the ranch and many fun evenings spent in Midland are just a few of our memories. Bill was always a gentleman and had a keen sense of humor. We were fortunate to have him in our lives. You all are in our prayers.
Love,
The Laufers
Andrew Kerr
July 27, 2011
Blakemore Planetarium is saddened by the passing of Bill Blakemore. Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to the Blakemore family in their time of loss. The Blakemore family has been instrumental in the success of the planetarium, and we will greatly miss Mr. Blakemore as one of the strongest friends of the planetarium and indeed, the Museum of the Southwest as a whole.
Carrie & Joe McClure
July 27, 2011
Dearest Bill, Carrie and Joe's heart is sorrowful over your passing and we will miss you so much! We hold fond memories of you in our hearts. I stood up with Susan in your wedding and was Godmother to your daughter Bell. May God bless you and wrap you in his arms in Heaven. We pray for peace for your family and loved ones left behind. We look forward to seeing when we cross over too. Love, Carrie and Joe McClure
sharon mcbeath
July 27, 2011
Bill will always bring bright memories to my mind when I think of him always friendly willing to lend a hand. My prayers are with him as he traveled to heaven with his mom and dad. Also with his family behind on earth.
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