Obituary: R. W. Blackmon, 6 Apr 2003 - Coke County, TX Contributed by Jo Collier 21March 2003 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************************** All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices and submitter information is included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. *********************************************************************** The Observer/Enterprise, Robert Lee, Coke County, TX - April 21, 2003 THE REV. R.W. BLACKMON Shaffer Funeral Home BRONTE — The Rev. R.W. Blackmon passed away Sunday, April 6, 2003, at his home in Bronte, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Blackmon; and a son, Ronald Terry Blackmon. He was also preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters. Funeral service will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at Central Baptist Church in Bronte, Texas, with graveside to follow in Fairview Cemetery. The Rev. Burtis Williams and the Rev. T.C. Melton of Abilene will officiate. The Rev. Blackmon was born Feb. 12, 1920, in Houston County, Texas. While working in the East Texas lumber industry, he was called to the ministry and was ordained in 1946. His service to the Lord would continue for the next 57 years. His final stop would be for retirement in Bronte, Texas. Since that time, he served as interim pastor at Central Baptist Church, bus driver and grounds keeper for Bronte ISD and as pastor at Silver Baptist Church. In addition to his service at the church and the school, he also was very active in the community as a member of the Masonic Lodge, Lions Club and the East Coke County Nursing Home Board. Papaw Blackmon, as he was known by his family, is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Bette and Jerry McCutchen and Sue and Eddy Spiller, all of Bronte; along with four grandsons, Terry and Carol McCutchen, Johnathan and Lana McCutchen of Abilene, Keven and Sherri Spiller of Jayton, Kelly and Jennifer Spiller of Del Rio; eight great-grandchildren who were the delight of his life also survive him. He also is survived by one sister, Erna, of Trinity; as well as several nephews and nieces. The family requests that memorials be sent to Hospice of San Angelo or charity of your choice. Permission granted by The Observer/Enterprise for publication in the Coke County TXGenWeb Archives.