August 6, 1941 – July 4, 2024
Wayne Blackford, 82, Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Compassus Hospice in Indianapolis. He was born on August 6, 1941, to the late Denver and Amelia (Kuhn) Blackford and was raised in Fishers.
Wayne was a 1959 graduate of Fishers High School. For 37 years, he worked as a carpenter for Geupel Demars Construction and Terstep. After retirement, he worked 15 years for Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Wayne loved golf, bowling, and basketball. He was an avid IU, Pacers and Colts fan. Wayne volunteered for Riverview Hospital for many years. He bragged on and loved his grandchildren.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Dorothy Blackford; daughter, Tracy Watkins; son, Jeff (Cathy) Blackford; sister, Margaret Renihan; Donna Brooks, who was like a daughter; and his four grandchildren, Lexi Watkins, Braeden Watkins, Emma Blackford, and Logan Blackford.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan St., Noblesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Jimmy V Foundation, 14600 Weston Pkwy., Cary, NC 27513 (v.org); or Compassus Hospice, 8450 N. Payne Road, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46268 (compassus.com).
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