Freddie Wayne Blackford

Freddie Wayne Blackford, 63, of Maryville, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2007 at a St. Joseph, MO Hospital. Born June 20, 1944 in Carroll, Iowa, he resided most of his life in Maryville. Freddie was a retired foreman with the G&G Asphalt Co. Maryville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Weddle & Margaret Goodwin Blackford, his brother Lloyd Blackford in 2007, and a infant brother.

Freddie is survived by his longtime companion, Connie Wilmes, Maryville, 3 sons: Mark, Bruce & Kavin Blackford, Maryville. 2 daughters: Tammy Blackford, and Lisa Frueh, both of Maryville. 3 brothers: Richard Blackford, Skidmore, MO. David & Larry DeVoss, both of Dodgeville, WI. 2 sisters: Kay Colbert, Bayard, IA. and Sharon Hart, Maryville, MO. Step-sister: Joyce Morris, Oregon, MO. Step-brother: Bill Blackford, Henderson, NV. 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service and Burial, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 6, 2007 Braddyville, IA, Cemetery. Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial to the Freddie Blackford Memorial Fund, in care of the Bram Funeral Home of Maryville, Inc. 206 E. South Hills Drive, Maryville, MO. 64468. Online condolences: www.bramfuneralhome.com.