Elmer Allen "Bud" Blackard

He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Aron and Opal Blackard; and brothers, Howard and James.

He is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Joyce; sons, Michael (Brenda) and Rick (Emily); daughter, Linda Bennett; brother, Richard; and Joyce's sons, Danny, Keith (Carolyn) and David Snipes. Bud is also survived by three Grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Bud moved to Richmond from Southwest Virginia in the 1960's and was a very well known and sought after mechanic, working at the Goodyear store on Lakeside Avenue and later in Mechanicsville.

The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville, where a service will follow at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be Thursday for family only.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Westport Healthcare and Nursing Center and Capital Caring Hospice for their compassionate care.