Charles Hamilton Blackford's Obituary
Charlie was born in Bronx, New York July 7, 1924 and passed away December 26, 2014 at his home in Richardson, Texas. Charlie is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Phyllis Gilo Blackford. Survived by: Children: Phyllis B. McCullough Carol A. Clem Grandchildren: Dennis P. McCullough, wife Kristi E. McCullough Bryan J. McCullough, wife Heather A. McCullough Dianne R. Gordon, husband Robert Borland David C. Clem Great Grandchildren: Fenley K. McCullough Chesney A. McCullough Lacey M. Gordon Tracey L. Heberst Nieces: Kathy P. Saving, husband Pete Saving Barbara Smith, husband Don Smith Nephews: Bill Blackford, wife Fran Blackford Herbert James Blackford Jr. Larry H. Wecsler, wife Ann Wecsler Great Nieces: Laura J. Meilinger, husband Dirk Meilinger Caryn Hay, husband John Hay Erin Hughes, husband Matthew Hughes Ivy Ludwig, husband Matthew Ludwig Kasey Blackford Spenser Heather A. Hahn, husband Michael Hahn Krista A. Brown, husband Aaron Brown Great Nephews: Keith Samet Herbert James Blackford III Brian Blackford Brent M. Smith, wife Shawna Smith Rhett C. Smith, wife Shauna Smith Great Great Nephews: Ethan Meilinger Jack Hay Brayden Samet Ryan Samet Tyler D. Smith Trevor R. Smith Tanner J. Smith Reed C. Smith Christian M. Hughes Henry G. Brown Collin G. Brown Great Great Nieces: Madylin Meilinger Alayna Meilinger Brianna Samet MeKenna Hay Paige A. Ludwig Ella V. Smith The memorial service for Charles Blackford will be held on January 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 1210 W. Belt Line Road in Richardson, Texas. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, at Restland Road, Dallas, TX 75243. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Vet Dog Program at The Guide Dog Foundation with contributions being recieved at any Wells Fargo Bank under the name of Charles Blackford.
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