Leo J. Blackmon
February 8, 1947 - April 18, 2020
Leo J. Blackmon, age 73, of Chicago, IL, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Evanston, IL. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 8, 1947, a son of the late Webster and Lois (Harms) Blackmon. He graduated from Richmond-Burton High School in 1965, participating in track (earning a letter as a freshman), basketball, golf, French Club, Camera Club and played drums in the school band. He loved roller skating, ice skating, photography, music, being a Cub fan and enjoying the outdoors. He was drafted into the U.S. Army shortly after school. He worked was a factory worker at Claud S. Gordon & Jan-Air, both in Richmond. Leo is survived by three sisters, Joan Ehorn, of Richmond, IL; Jane Larson, of Wonder Lake, IL; Janet Klapperich, of Johnsburg, IL; a brother, Jim Blackmon, of Murietta, CA, plus many nieces, nephews and cousins. Due to the restrictions at this time, graveside inurnment services with military honors will be private for the family at Sanborn-Orvis Cemetery in Spring Grove, IL.
Leo J. Blackmon, age 73, of Chicago, IL, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Evanston, IL. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 8, 1947, a son of the late Webster and Lois (Harms) Blackmon. He graduated from Richmond-Burton High School... View Obituary & Service Information