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Ray Edward “T-Bone” BlackerbyPassing: June 16, 2013

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Thursday, June 20th @ 11:00 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Wednesday, June 19th @ 3:00-7:00 pm

Thursday, June 20th @ 9:00-10:00am

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Thursday, June 20th

MITCHELL – Ray Edward “T-Bone” Blackerby, 92, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehabilitation Center.

Born June 28, 1920, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Rice and Grace (Barlow) Blackerby. He married Betty Shoults December 24, 1946, and she preceded him in death May 23, 2005.

He retired from Mitchell Motor Sales with 28 ½ years of service. Ray was a member of the Mitchell Wesleyan Church and Mitchell Masonic Lodge No. 228 F&AM.

He was an avid bowler, a St. Louis Cardinals fan, and enjoyed IU basketball and hunting arrowheads.

Ray served in the United States Army from March 1942 to January 1946 and served in the Philippine Campaign. He was a 59 year member of American Legion Post No. 250, a 30 year member of the Honor Guard, and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Surviving: son, Lannie Ray (Sharon Sue) Blackerby, Mitchell
daughters, Vicki Lynn (Brian) Rainey, Bedford
Rebecca Jean (Mike) Roberts, Salem
8 grandchildren
12 great grandchildren
sisters, Maxine Worley, Mitchell
Bonnie Bundy, Mitchell
Marie Sebastian, Mitchell
June Hall, Mitchell
Sue Woods, Mitchell
Janet Quinn, Mitchell

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 58 years; and brothers, Earl Blackerby and Nelson “Bud” Blackerby.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 20, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Bro. Jerry Allen officiating. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery with military honors accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Friends may call from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

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11 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Paul & Kathy Stroud | Mitchell, IN.47446
    Date: June 21, 2013
    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the families...God Bless!
  2. Guest: Louella Shoults Garza | Nolanville, Texas
    Date: June 21, 2013
    I was saddened to hear of Uncle Ray's passing. I can remember spending a few days at his home as a child and how well I was treated. I thought Betty and Ray were great.
  3. Guest: Karin Dobson | Mitchell, In
    Date: June 20, 2013
    lannie, so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Karin dobson
  4. Guest: Evalyn H. (Root) Stitt | Indianapolis, IN
    Date: June 20, 2013
    Lannie, You are so lucky to have had your farther these many years. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
  5. Guest: Larry & Judy Kidwell | Bedford, Ind
    Date: June 20, 2013
    Lanny Vickie Becky, Our thoughts are with you. What a great guy. T-Bone
  6. Guest: Jerry & Judy Stevens | Mitchell, IN
    Date: June 19, 2013
    Dear Lannie & family - sorry to learn of the loss of your father. What a blessing to have had him all these years.May your many happy memories ease your sorrow.
  7. Guest: Pam & Joe Vanzant | Mitchell, In.
    Date: June 19, 2013
    Lannie, Sue, Jess and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
  8. Guest: Fred Foster | Plainfield.Indiana.
    Date: June 18, 2013
    I'm so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I so cherished the memories of the things that we use to do back when Susie and I would spend a few week-ends a summer with you and your family. Ray would always go out of his way to make us feel at home. I just wish I could be there, but I have to stay close to home because of my Mother who is in a Nursing Home. (She is 100) Please take comfort in knowing that he is now with your Mother and his loved ones that have gone on before. GOD.. Your getting a mighty fine Man. Love you Guys.. Stay Brave, and look to God for comfort and healing..
  9. Guest: Michael Morales | BedfordIn
    Date: June 18, 2013
    Lannie and Family: Im so sorry to hear about your father, My condolences and prayers are going up! May god bless him and you all during this difficult time!
  10. Guest: Suzie Batchelor Leatherman | Mitchell, IN
    Date: June 18, 2013
    Vickie & family, So sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a really special guy. He and your Mom are together again. Cherish all the good times and hold your memories close to your heart and they will be with you always. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
  11. Guest: Jessy Blackerby | MitchellIN
    Date: June 18, 2013
    I have good memories of Ray telling me many interesting stories when he was in the army after I joined. Whenever I would come home he would tell me I had KP. I best remember his sense of humor. The way he and my dad looked so much a like He will be missed.