Charles E. Blackmore

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Charles Edward Blackmore, 89, Shawnee, KS passed away December 13, 2018 at Homestead of Lenexa. Charles was born November 27, 1929 near Nevada, Mo to Ralph and Rose (Shanks) Blackmore. He was one of six children. After high school he joined the US Army and served honorably during the Korean War Era. He married Peggy V. Turner on July 3, 1951, while he was home on a 3 day pass.

He is survived by three children; Michael A. Blackmore, Teresa A. (Kevin) Meyer, and Darrin A. (Melanie) Blackmore, grandchildren; Austin (Tarah) Heath, Tara (Kyle) Gillett, Audra (Jason) Ray, Bethany Blackmore and Shelby Hudson, great-grandchildren; Brayden and Noah Heath, Hadley and Laurel Ray, a brother and sister in law Robert and Joyce Blackmore, and several nephews.

Charlie lived in the Turner area of Kansas City, KS for more than 60 years. He was a retired Teamster who worked for Rock Island Motor Transit and Consolidated Freightways. He enjoyed reading, riding motorcycles and attending motor sports events such as, hill climbs, dirt track races and the Daytona, FL Bike Week. He was an avid Chiefs fan, holding season tickets from 1972-2015. He was known around Kansas City’s night life as “Dancing Charlie”, “Cowboy Charlie”, and “Hat Charlie” to his many friends. He loved to share a good joke.. or even a bad one, and was quick with a smile.

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  1. Dennis J Dressler on December 16, 2018 at 5:30 am

    The Dixie Cadillacs will miss “NEW HAT CHARLIE”, he once told us to always leave em with a slow song, WE ALWAYS HAVE AND ALWAYS WILL, in memories “LAST DATE ” to NEW HAT CHARLIE



  2. Ronni on December 16, 2018 at 6:34 pm

    You always were, and will always be, my favorite dance partner Charlie. Thank you for all the good memories of the time we had together. We will dance again someday when I go home to be with the Lord. I love you very much, and will deeply miss you!



  3. Tamny on December 17, 2018 at 9:11 am

    Rest in peace my dear friend one day I will see you again dancing high in the sky you will be truly missed and was loved by many



  4. Jobert on December 17, 2018 at 9:38 am

    Ahhhhhh Charlie. It was always a pleasure to see you out and about. A lover of the local bands and a friend to everyone. The red hat coming in through the door made your presence known, if not for your permanent smile and sense of humor. You will be sorely missed but the world is a better place having known you. God bless you my friend.



  5. Rick Eidson on December 17, 2018 at 10:09 am

    Charlie, you were not just an amazing dancer, joker, storyteller, and snappy dresser! You were my friend. Will miss you, buddy!



  6. Sandi Barnett on December 17, 2018 at 10:27 am

    “Rest In Paradise Charlie” We all loved your energy and smile and loved dancing with you and watching you dance on the dance floor..keep on dancing in the sky “Dancing Charlie” ?



  7. Ray Santo on December 17, 2018 at 11:56 am

    Charlie.. Thank You For Your love of Music, Dance and Jokes..You were a Fine Human with a Great Smile and Snappy Dresser..I Know we will see each other Again..You will be missed…



  8. randy patton on December 20, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    You will be missed my friend..always a ray of sunshine



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