March 12, 1937 – Feb. 11, 2025
Former Miami County resident Mr. Kenneth E. Blackman, 87, of Fulton, passed away peacefully on the evening of Feb. 11, 2025.
In Miami County, on March 12, 1937, Kenneth Edward Blackman was born. He was the son of Darrold Francis and Chloe Mae Thomas Blackman. As one of the six Blackman children growing up Ken shared his childhood with three sisters and two brothers. He graduated from Peru High School with his class in 1954. After high school patriotism beckoned and answering the call Ken served with the United States Air Force for seven years.
On Feb. 1, 1964, Ken married his best friend, Miss Sue Kellems, at Bachelor Creek Church, Wabash. Together they shared 61 years of life's adventures. From their union came two handsome sons, Jeff and Troy. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of two more generations.
A man of strong faith, Ken was a devoted member of the Rochester Church of Christ. Ken worked at Diehl Machines, Wabash, for many years serving the company as manager of sales and service.
Left to cherish Ken's memory are his wife Sue, of Fulton; two children, Jeffrey M. Blackman (Bobby Jo), of Somerset, Troy A. Blackman (Traci), of Fulton; five grandchildren, Valerie Farkus, James Causey, Lacey and Jason Norman, Boston and Caitline Blackman, Berklee and Luke Sutton; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sally Chalos (Butch), of Knoxville, Tenn., Karen Foreman (Pete), of Peru.
Preceding Ken in death are his parents; a sister, Sharon Dowell; and two Blackman brothers, Ron and Bob.
A celebration of life for Kenneth E. Blackman will be held at a later date. Military honors will be accorded by the Fulton County Veteran's Honor Guard and the United States Air Force Honors Team. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to Ken's family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
