Fred Allen Blackmon, age 72, was born on July 12, 1947 to the late David and Geraldine Hollingsworth Blackmon in Meridian, Mississippi. He passed away on July 5, 2020 in Crossville, Tennessee. Fred is leaving behind his beautiful wife of 44 years and a very loving family.
Mr. Blackmon served his country as a United States Army soldier and was stationed in Korea. He was a part of the Freemasonry which enhances and strengthens the character of the individual man by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and education. Fred enjoyed many things in his life particularly his grand-kids, they were the light of his life and joy in his heart. He enjoyed the sport and zeal of a good round of golf. If you knew him, you knew he was an accomplished man who was an expert woodsman, he built many things including, banjos and guitars. Fred was talented in doing anything he set his mind to, even, being an Excavator Rodeo Winner. He was a heavy equipment operator specializing in earth-moving equipment and machinery.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Sue Blackmon; daughter, Loretta McGuire (Joe); grandkids, Claire Blackmon, Ben Blackmon, Haleigh Cobb, Ethan Adams, and Anna Kate McGuire; and many nieces and nephews.
Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed and still very dear.
Betty Sue, Loretta and family I’m so sorry for your loss. I can see Fred now in Heaven as our Lord’s project manager paving those streets of gold.
This is just a terrible loss to the Blackmon and Monday families. Uncle Fred will be so dearly missed. I can not tell you what a wonderful man he was. He was an excellent father and grandfather and the love of my Aunt Betty Sue’s life for 44 years. We are all so very glad we had him in our lives for the time that we did, he touched so many of us. Aunt Betty Sue, Loretta and family we are all with you at this time of mourning. We loved Uncle Fred and he will be oh so missed by us all. Our hearts break for you during this time of loss.