Everett Leroy Blackford

Everett Leroy Blackford, age 72, of Loveland, Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at his residence. Everett was born in Franklin, OH on January 11, 1946 to the late Everett and Dorothy Blackford.

Everett was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a friend to all who knew him. He loved going to church, fishing and being with the family during reunions. Everett is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles W. and Elizabeth Blackford; in-laws, John N. and Gaynell McKinney; brother-in-law, Beckum L. McKinney; two brothers, Robert (Delores) Blackford and Charles (Lucy) Blackford. He is survived by wife of 51 years, Joy Blackford; son, John Leroy Blackford; daughter, Dorothy Ann Blackford; granddaughter, Destinie Ann (Gregory) Blackford-Ostendorf; One Brother, James (Mary) Blackford; three sisters-in-law, Wanda (Ralph) Slone, Laura Esther McKinney Bishop, Jessie (Larry) Gay McKinney; brother-in-laws, John Vance (Carol) McKinney,William (Kay) McKinney, Ronald (Sissy) McKinney, Charles (Judy) McKinney, David R. (Becky) McKinney; and the family beagle dog, JoJo.

Funeral services are Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 12:00 pm at Anderson Funeral Homes, 1357 East Second Street Franklin, OH. Burial in Springboro Cemetery. Visitation will be held on June 16, 2018 from 10:00 am till 12:00 pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Vietnam Veterans of America .