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William Ellis Blackard

1949 — 2019

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GLEASON — Services for William Ellis Blackard, 70, of Gleason, Tenn. were Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Williams Funeral Home of Gleason. Burial was in Rushing Memorial Cemetery in Gleason.
He was born March 31, 1949 and died July 7, 2019.
Mr. Blackard is survived by his wife, Talma Blackard, of Gleason. He is also survived by a son, Mike Blackard of Paris, Tenn., daughter, Stacey Blackard of Paris, Tenn., and sister, Barbara Summers of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Mr. Blackard leaves behind five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hayden and Thelma Blackard. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to charity of choice in honor of Mr. Blackard.