James Emory Blackford Obituary
The family of James Emory Blackford of Des Moines, Iowa announces his passing on July 1, 2026. James Emory, born on June 27, 1953, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Emory Blackford to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marjorie Louise Blackford (Hall) and Carl Patrick Blackford; his brother David Allen Blackford; his daughter Bekki Louise Kirkland (Eldon William Kirkland); and his former wife Ellen Irene Beckman.
He is survived by: his daughters, Jill Christine Leonard (Brian) of Maxwell, Iowa, Jaime Marie Kidder (Michael) of Rogersville, Missouri and Carly Esposia Blackford; his siblings, Mike Blackford of Kingman, Arizona, Dan Blackford (Deanna) of Albia, Iowa and Carla Heater (Terry) of St. Charles, Iowa.; and his grandchildren, Nathan, Hannah Leonard of Ames, Iowa, Michael, Lauren, Reagan and Matthew Kidder of Rogersville, Missouri..
