Philip Walter Blackmore

Philip Walter Blackmore

August 25, 2025

JOHNSON CITY - Philip Walter Blackmore, 87, Johnson City, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at the Johnson City Medical Center, unexpectedly, following a brief illness.

Phil was born in Lamar, Missouri, and formerly resided in Colorado and California before returning to Lamar in 1955, where he graduated from Lamar High School in 1956. He was a son of the late Walter Albert and Lucile Myrtle Throckmorton Blackmore.

Phil retired from the electronics manufacturing industry, where he worked in management.

He was a lifelong member of multiple Christian churches in Missouri, serving in many capacities, including Bible School Superintendent, Deacon, Elder, Sunday School Teacher, youth group leader/sponsor, bus ministry, church treasurer, building, missions, evangelism and pulpit committees. He was most recently a faithful member of First Christian Church, Johnson City, where he was a member of the DASH Sunday School Class and pastoral care team.

Phil enjoyed collecting "non-valuable stuff", cutting trees when needed, reading, fishing, gardening, traveling, and reading maps of any kind.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Terry Blackmore, and two sisters, Karen Blackmore and Darlene Blackmore.

Phil is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Nona Blackmore; two sons, Kenneth Blackmore and Ronald Blackmore (LeAnne); daughter-in-law, Sue Blackmore; four grandchildren, Spencer Blackmore (Katie), Kaylyn Blackmore (Ashley), Averie Vines (Eric), Timothy Blackmore; four great-grandchildren, Abigail and Clara Blackmore, Amelia Vines, Emersyn Blackmore; "another son", Kevin Kaufman and his family; one sister, Bonnie Blackmore; two brothers, Richard Blackmore (Louise) and Randy Blackmore (Elizabeth); several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service celebrating Phil's life will be held Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 5:00 P.M., from the Sanctuary of First Christian Church. Participants in the service will be Ron Blackmore, Spencer Blackmore, Kevin Kaufman, Guy Robins, Tim Wingfield and Gene Wigginton. Coordination and music will be provided by Mike Imboden, and additional music by Averie and Eric Vines. Honorary pallbearers are men of the DASH Sunday School Class.

Immediately following the service, the family will greet friends in the Sanctuary of the church.

The graveside committal service will be Friday at 10:00 A.M. in Washington County Memory Gardens. Those planning to attend are requested to meet at the cemetery by 9:50 A.M.

Those who prefer to make donations in-lieu-of flowers may do so to First Christian Church Building Fund, 200 E. Mountcastle Dr., Johnson City, TN 37601.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.appfh.net.

Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Johnson City, is honored to serve the Blackmore family. (423-928-6111)