Larry Joe Blackford was born on June 26, 1958, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to George Leonard Blackford and Mary Alice (Neal) Blackford. He passed from this life on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 64 years. Larry was raised and educated in Adair, Oklahoma and graduated with the Adair High School Class of 1976. He then went on to earn his Associates Degree in Computer Science from Rogers State University. Larry spent most of his working life as the parts manager at Whirlpool in Owasso, Oklahoma for 20 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed studying history, reading, genealogy, and listening to music, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.
Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
3 Children;
Michael Blackford
Daniel Blackford and wife Heather
Laura Blackford
9 Grandchildren;
Shawna, Taylor. Riley, Kaycee, Brittany, Josh, Jeremy, Jacee and Peyton
2 Great Grandchildren
2 Sisters;
Anna Rice and husband Jack
Judy Anderson
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary
