William "Bill" Blackman Sr.

William “Bill” Blackman Sr. passed away February 18th at the age of 83. His loving wife, Ethel, was by his side. 

Bill was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. He became a master electrician and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 136 for 57 years. Bill was an avid reader and had multiple shelves of books to prove it. Most of the books were on World War II. If the TV was on, something having to do with WWII was on it. Bill loved Crimson Tide Football and RTR was his favorite saying. Bill also loved listening to music on the bagpipes and traveled every year to Stone Mountain to attend the Highland Games and Scottish Festival.

Bill could light up a room with his laughter and he never met a stranger. He made many friends over the years. He will be greatly missed by everyone, especially his family including children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren

A memorial service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens, Sunday February 23, 2025, at 2:00pm, with a visitation beforehand from 1:00 until 2:00pm.