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1944 - 2007
Larry Julian Blackmon at the age of 62 passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 in Kerrville, Texas. He was born on September 12, 1944 in Houston, Texas to Nathaniel Blackmon and Mildred Chapman Blackmon. Larry served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War from 1965 till 1966. He worked as a Fireman and retired after 20 years with the Houston, Texas Fire department and he also served as a EMT. Larry married Karen Tyra on Feb. 24, 2006 in Kerrville, Texas. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW in Houston and Kerrville. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, mother, sister, nephew, and wife Jane Blackmon.
Larry is survived by his wife Karen Blackmon of Kerrville, Texas; children Seth and Jennifer; sister Patricia Lovekamp; 2 grandchildren and many other family members and friends who love him will miss him.
Memorial services will be held 3pm, Sunday, April 8, 2007 at the VA hospital chapel in Kerrville, Texas.
Graveside services will be held 1pm, Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston, Texas with fire department and military honors.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America Hill Coutry Chapter 863 Kerrville, Texas.
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There are currently 3 condolences.
Mike Tivy
mtivy@stx.rr.com
Tuesday April 10, 2007 at
10:49 AM
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Sorry for your loss. The Kerrville VFW Post 1480 will drape our Charter in Larry's honor at our next general meeting. We will move his life member's name plaque to the departed board at that time.
With deep condolences, Mike Tivy, Adjutant.
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Don and Jane Woods
dmwoods@omniglobal.net
Saturday April 7, 2007 at
7:08 PM
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Karen: Please know that we are greatly saddened by the loss of your husband. With the other things that are on your mind, this seems so severe. However, if the Lord can take you to it, He can carry you through it.
We know your time together was short but, the "Lord gave us memories so that we can enjoy Roses in December". Stick to the positive memories....
God Bless and Keep you daily...
Jane and Don....
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Linda & R.L. Williams
lkwilliams95@sbcglobal.net
Friday April 6, 2007 at
6:28 PM
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To Seth, Jennifer and Karen,
Our most heartfelt condolences to you all. R.L. and Larry worked together in the Houston Fire Department for several years and we lived next door to them in Warrenton for about 3 years. Sadly we lost touch for a number of years but we looked Larry up in Kerrville about 7 or 8 years ago. He knew us right away but couldn't remember where we lived. It was good to see him again and we're sorry we didn't keep in better communication with him. We had some great times with him in the past and knew Seth and Jennifer when they were really young. We used to babysit them all the time, even after we moved here to Bellville.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Love,
R.L., Linda, Kenny and Jeff Williams
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