Charles F. Blackorby

1934 - 2017

BARRY, Ill. -- Mr. Charles F. Blackorby, 83, of rural Barry, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at his farm.

He was born March 3, 1934, near New Canton, to Ernest and Letha (McCleery) Blackorby. They preceded him in death.

He married Annabel Reel on June 21, 1955, in Barry. She survives in rural Barry.

Charlie was an U.S. Air Force veteran serving as staff sergeant during the Korean War and stationed in England. He was a 50-year Third Degree Mason and a member of the Barry American Legion Post No. 222. He loved to farm and was always happy to help a young farmer out. Charlie was a man of few words and was happiest when surrounded by his family and friends. Charlie was blessed to take the Honor Flight to Washington in 2014.

In addition to his wife, Annabel, he is survived by three sons, Brad Blackorby of Washington, Marc Blackorby and wife Jeannie of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Dan Blackorby and wife Holly of Bloomington.

Also surviving are three grandsons, Mike Blackorby and Nathan Blackorby, both of Quincy, and Shawn Blackorby and fiancee Amy of Huntingburg, Ind.; one granddaughter, Tanya Blackorby of Quincy; three great-granddaughters, Haily Blackorby and Natalie Blackorby, both of Quincy, and Bailee Blackorby of Hannibal, Mo.; and his loyal Republican dog, Rudy.

In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen Ann Ross; a granddaughter, Christina A. Blackorby; his mother-in-law and his father-in-law.

SERVICES: 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery.

VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at the funeral home.

MEMORIALS: Barry American Legion Post No. 222.

ARRANGEMENTS: Kirgan Funeral Home.

WEBSITE: kirganfh.com.

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