Mr. Tom Blackmon was the first born son to the late Zack and Francis Blackmon on September 28, 1931. He departed this life on September 24, 2011 at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by two sisters: Betty Blackmon and Elizabeth Blackmon. He leaves to cherish his memory four brothers: Tellis (Luvenia) Blackmon, Ralph (Lucille) Blackmon, Elder Edward (MaryAnn) Blackmon and Billy J. (Dorothy) Blackmon all of Dothan, AL; one sister, Elouise Hamilton, of Anderson, IN; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.