Keith F. Blakemore
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Obituary
Keith Franklin Blakemore
68 a resident of Norfork, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord on August 17, 2013 at his home. He was born January 17, 1945 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the son of Frank Glen and Martha Laura English Blakemore.
Keith was a corporal with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission where he served as a Crime Scene Tech and held an advanced degree for the same, taught hunters education for 28 years and boating education for 10 years. He was the past president of the Yell County Wildlife Federation, a lifetime member of the NRA, had served as the Vice-President of the Prairie Grove Jaycees and a scoutmaster in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Keith owned and operated Blakemore Sports Shop in Prairie Grove for several years and was the co-owner of JS Boats and custom built many river boats for the rivers he loved - the White River and the North Fork. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing and especially loved teaching his grandchildren to fish.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his wife Donna Blakemore; four sons, Scott Blakemore and his wife Julie of Mountain Home, Idaho, Shawn Blakemore and his wife Cindy of Springdale, Arkansas, John Lindley and his wife Mariza of Sulphur Springs, Texas and Greg Lindley and his wife Nicole of Rogers, Arkansas; his mother Martha Blakemore of Mountain Home, Arkansas; eleven grandchildren, Audrey, Bayleigh, Cody, Donovan, Gavin, Kayla, Louis, Madilyn, Manuel, Sam, and Tony; two great grandchildren, Braelin and Coby.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. at the Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas with burial in the Prairie Grove Cemetery.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Honor Guard will serve as pallbearers and provide funeral honors at the graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to Hannah's Hope-the Rosh Jenkins Memorial Fund at Cox Health in honor of brain cancer patients-3525 S National Springfield, MO 65807 attn: Lisa Alexander. The memo line should reference Keith Blakemore for Hannah's Hope. Or to Hospice of the Ozarks, 701 Burnett Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653.
68 a resident of Norfork, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord on August 17, 2013 at his home. He was born January 17, 1945 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the son of Frank Glen and Martha Laura English Blakemore.
Keith was a corporal with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission where he served as a Crime Scene Tech and held an advanced degree for the same, taught hunters education for 28 years and boating education for 10 years. He was the past president of the Yell County Wildlife Federation, a lifetime member of the NRA, had served as the Vice-President of the Prairie Grove Jaycees and a scoutmaster in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Keith owned and operated Blakemore Sports Shop in Prairie Grove for several years and was the co-owner of JS Boats and custom built many river boats for the rivers he loved - the White River and the North Fork. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing and especially loved teaching his grandchildren to fish.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his wife Donna Blakemore; four sons, Scott Blakemore and his wife Julie of Mountain Home, Idaho, Shawn Blakemore and his wife Cindy of Springdale, Arkansas, John Lindley and his wife Mariza of Sulphur Springs, Texas and Greg Lindley and his wife Nicole of Rogers, Arkansas; his mother Martha Blakemore of Mountain Home, Arkansas; eleven grandchildren, Audrey, Bayleigh, Cody, Donovan, Gavin, Kayla, Louis, Madilyn, Manuel, Sam, and Tony; two great grandchildren, Braelin and Coby.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. at the Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas with burial in the Prairie Grove Cemetery.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Honor Guard will serve as pallbearers and provide funeral honors at the graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to Hannah's Hope-the Rosh Jenkins Memorial Fund at Cox Health in honor of brain cancer patients-3525 S National Springfield, MO 65807 attn: Lisa Alexander. The memo line should reference Keith Blakemore for Hannah's Hope. Or to Hospice of the Ozarks, 701 Burnett Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653.
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 13, Space 34
General
Jan 17, 1945
Aug 17, 2013
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Tributes
Donna,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We always looked forward to visiting with Keith and you at the Kolstad reunions. You are in our thoughts.
Chris, Steve, Riley, Jesse & Chase
Steve Kolbow and Chris Przybylski - niece
Donna, my heart goes out to you and your family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Keith was a very impressive man and what he stood for as a corporal with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and also a Crime Scene Tech inspires us and is what we hold dear (especially my youngest son) to our hearts. I wish we could be there with you. Know that you are with us in our thoughts. I pray you find peace from within and strength from your friends and family.
Jim, Cheryl, Tony, Angela and John Portesan
Jim and Cheryl Portesan - Niece
Donna - mom and I are so sorry to hear about Keith. You and the family are in our prayers during this time.
Sabra and Twyla Ferguson - Friends
Dear Donna, We're so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We have enjoyed some good times together. Sorry we can't be there for you. We hope to see you soon. Our deepest sympathy, Rob & Carmen
Rob & Carmen Iversen - friends
Dear Donna,
Romosha and I sincerely regret we will not be at the service for Keith.
But, I thought you should know that throughout the years that Keith and I worked together, he spent a great deal of time talking about you and his family. He was so very proud of you all. From my perspective, Keith was a man of integrity, character, and caring. Additionally, his abilities as a Wildlife Officer and a teacher of young people also earned my respect. Keith was great guy who will certainly be missed.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Romosha Bridges - Friends
Donna, We are so sorry to hear about Keith. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kris & Karen Hall - Niece
our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time and always
TOMMY & MARY RACE - FRIEND
Donna, Glen and I are truly feeling your loss! Years ago, when we were in Dardanelle, we were lucky to be friends with you and Keith! We will always treasure our fun times together and all of the laughs we had! Glen enjoyed the fishing with Keith and Kent on the rivers! Amazing guy and a true sportsman! We will all miss him!
Glen & Lisa Kordsmeier - Friends
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend Keith. We will always cherish the memories of the times we spent together. Donna, remember that we love and care about you. You are family to us.
Kent and Carla Keith - Best Friends
Donna, our hearts are with you at this time. There are no words to express our sorrow. We loved Keith and we love you. He was a great man and a great friend and his memory will always be with us.
Tom and Barbara Harris - Friend
Donna & Family,
My prayers and love for your family go out to you. May you celebrate the life he lived and keep him close in your heart and your memories. We love you!
Randy Storts & Family
Randy Storts - Family Friend
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 13, Space 34
General
Jan 17, 1945
Aug 17, 2013
68
Documents