James Blackford Obituary

The passing of James Blackford of Jenison, Michigan leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 19, 2026 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Blackford to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Blackford and Marion Smith (Mike); and his brother Thomas Blackford. He is survived by: his wife Barbara; his children, Thomas (Ellen Blackford), Douglas Blackford, Cheryl (Karl Estelle) and Michelle (Trevor Haney); his grandchildren, Thomas, Rebecca Blackford, James, Halie Blackford, Caleb Blackford (Mercede Larson), Douglas, Lauren Blackford, Alex, Leah Blackford, Chelsea, Aaron VanZee, Colton, Karmen Posthumus, Jeff Helmholdt, Jared Haney and Kate Haney; his sister Barbara (Chuck Tooman); and his sister-in-law Sandy Cole. He is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.

Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice (https://faithhospicecare.org).