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David Blackerby Obituary
Born in Durham, NC, he is the son of William C. and Martha (Coleman) Blackerby of Trussville, Alabama. He was educated in Bessemer, AL schools and was a 1973 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army serving as a Field Officer and Army Aviator.
Upon retiring from the Army he joined the Catepillar Tractor Company and has been employed as Vice President of Powers Systems for Milton CAT in Milford for 25 years.
He was a communicant of St. Luke the Evangelist Church, was a member of the Westborough Country Club and of the Quechee Country Club in Vermont. He was the past president of the Westborough Little League and past president of WABA. David was an avid golfer and enjoyed reading.
In addition to his wife and parents he is survived by one daughter, Doreen Blackerby Hogan and her husband, John, of Waltham; one son, Bryan D. Blackerby and his wife, Jessica, of Ashland; three brothers, Bill Blackerby and Steve Blackerby both of North Carolina and Richard Blackerby of Alabama; one sister, Paige Turner of Alabama and one granddaughter, Lucy Hogan.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 6, at 10:30 A.M. in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will be at West Point Cemetery at the U.S. Military Academy.
Calling hours at the Britton-Summers Funeral Home, 4 Church St., Westborough, are Sunday, October 5, from 3 P.M. to 7 P.M.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Kidney Cancer Research Fund at BIDMC, c/o Dr. Michael Atkins, MASCO Building. Room 412, 375 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02215
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for David Blackerby
Joyce Coleman Miska
October 11, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
yvonne clark
October 10, 2008
It was a surprise to hear of the loss of david. I know it will be a great loss to all.
Kate Tourneur
October 10, 2008
Mrs. Blackerby, Dorie, and Bryan-
I am so sorry for your loss- I have good memories of your dad and growing up in our neighborhood. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kate Tourneur (Galicki)
Howard Brown
October 10, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of David's passing. We know that he was brought up in a good Christian home
in Bessemer, Al. God Bless you Carroll, Marty and family in your loss.
Peggy and Howard Brown
Ann Piper
October 7, 2008
I was shocked to read David's obituary in the Birmingham News this morning. David was a close friend in high school. I am sorry we lost contact over the years but I have the most wonderful memories of David and all his family during our Bessemer High School years.
I know his family will miss him but I hope the great memories I know you have of David will comfort you over the years.
My sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren, brothers, sister and especially Carroll and Marty.
All of you will be in my thoughts for many days to come.
Debbie and Ed Jones
October 6, 2008
Dave certainly had the gift of humor. So Dave you can be sure that peas will most definitely taste better where you're going! God speed... Debbie and Ed Jones
Chris and Weslie Sellinger
October 6, 2008
Bryan, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We wish you comfort in the loss of your father.
Love, Chris, Weslie and Jake Sellinger
David & Lucia Huibregtse
October 6, 2008
Know that our prayers are with you on this day. May David enjoy the heavenly banquet with our Lord forever. We will miss him at Grand Cayman this winter.
Jake Mathieu
October 6, 2008
Sorry about your loss...Mr.Blackerby was a good man. You are in our prayers
Mark Higgins
October 3, 2008
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Mark & Pam Higgins
Carrie Ricker
October 3, 2008
Although I didn't know David very well, as Emily Sullivan's Mom, I always heard wonderful things about him and the rest of the family. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing and will be keeping him and the family in my prayers. May God comfort you through this time of great loss.
Jim Cahill
October 3, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and deepest smpathy are with you at this very difficult time. May god bless your family.
Melissa & Dominic Murgo
October 3, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of Mr. B's passing. He was a great man and you all have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God Bless Him!
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