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Dale Blackford
DALE EVERETTE BLACKFORD
Cedar Rapids
Dale Everette Blackford,
68, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center. As per the family's wishes, private services will be held at a
later date. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is handling arrangements.
Dale was born July 9, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Dale Junior and Mildred Ruth (Booze) Blackford. He married Georgia Minor in 1997. He worked at Miller's Automotive for many years. Dale enjoyed going to and watching races.
Dale is survived by his wife, Georgia Blackford; his children, Samuel and Richard McDaniel; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his brother, Charles (Kathy) Blackford; as well as his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mildred Lane.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
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