Harold Blackorby
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Harold R. Blackorby, Jr., 84, passed away at 12:37pm on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, at his residence.
He was born October 19th, 1942, in Cairo, Illinois; the son of the late Harold Sr. and Helen (Hall) Blackorby. He married the former Donna K. Weaver on March 6, 1963, in Cottage Hills and she preceded him in death on January 22nd, 2017.
Survivors include three daughters and a son: Denise Gray (Steven) of Walnut Shade, Missouri; Deena Cates (Jerry) of Galena, Missouri; Lois Eagleson (James) of Elberfeld, Indiana; Harold Blackorby III of St. Louis, Missouri. Three grandchildren: Cody Cates of Missouri; Christiana Gray (Glenn) of Alabama; Colin Gray (Kylee) of Oklahoma. Also, a brother: David Blackorby (Laura) of Arkansas and many other extended family and friends.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Online guestbook available at www.pitchfordfuneralhome.com.
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