Major Carl Blackmore Jr.

Major Carl Blackmore, Jr., U.S. Army Reserve (Retired), passed away Saturday, June 30, 2001 at the age of 71 years. Mr. Blackmore was a Finance Manager for the General Motors Acceptance Corporation and also worked with FDIC. He served 27 years in U.S. Army Reserves and also served as a Texas Department of Public Safety Officer. Mr. Blackmore was very active with senior groups including the Senior Olympics. He was an avid tennis player; an active speaker with TRIAD; and a volunteer for the Bexar County Sheriff's Department. Mr. Blackmore was also a great supporter of his grandchildren's activities. He enjoyed going to their sporting events so much. He is survived by two sons, Richard M. Blackmore and Carl K. Blackmore; one daughter, Tammy Dirksen and husband Mike; five grandchildren, Christina and Meagen Blackmore, Dawn, Michael and Brittney Dirksen; one brother, Curtis N. Blackmore; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Mr. Blackmore was preceded in death by his wife, Natalie Blackmore, in 1995. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Wednesday at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Wednesday. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, July 5, 2001 at Sunset Northwest Chapel with Interment to follow at Lockhill-Selma Cemetery. Sunset Funeral Home Northwest.