Reverend Anthony Blacksher

Anthony “Tony” Blacksher was born December 4, 1959 in Brawley, California. Anthony was a lifetime-resident of San Bernardino. He heard and answered the call of our Lord and Savior on December 20, 2010. Anthony was ordained as a pastor at Temple Missionary Baptist Church and served as an Executive Pastor, where he was responsible for the worship services. He immediately enlisted in the United States Air Force after graduating from San Bernardino High School in 1978. He served in the military fourteen years, ending his term in the United States Army as a generator repair engineer.

Anthony was an employee for Hub Construction Specialties for nineteen years, holding various positions from truck driver, dispatcher, and branch manager. At the time of his death, he was the Safety Director.

Anthony married his high school sweetheart, Lisa Harris on November 7, 1989 at San Bernardino High School, where the couple attended and dated in high school. They were best friends for over thirty-six years. Together they had two sons and one daughter. Anthony was a faithful, loving, fun husband and father. He was a friend to everyone he met and brought joy to everyone’s heart with his sense of humor and contagious smile.

His parents, Damon “Stack” and Minnie Blacksher preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memory: His Wife Lisa, Son Anthony Sean (Francine) Blacksher, of Perris, California, Son Richard Blacksher and Daughter Chelsie Blacksher of San Bernardino. One brother, Philip Blacksher of Colton and Mother-in-law Edna Noble, a host of Godsons and daughters, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be Monday, December 27, 2010 from 5-8pm at Mt. View Mortuary 570 E Highland Ave. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 10:00am at Temple Missionary Baptist Church 1583 Union St. in San Bernardino. Interment will follow at Riverside National Cemetery. Please visit www.mtviewsanbernardino.com to offer condolences.