Mr. Tyler Joseph Blackmon, age 22, of Buford, died Monday, September 24, 2012 in Lawrenceville.
Born September 10, 1990, in Winchester, Massachusetts, he was the son of Bradley and Loretta Blackmon. Mr. Blackmon was a member of Oceanside Community Baptist Church in Satellite Beach, FL
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Robert Downie.
He is survived by his parents: Bradley & Loretta Blackmon of Satellite Beach, FL; grandparents: Bobby & Pat Blackmon of Buford and Loretta Laurins of Ocala, FL; and sisters: Kristen & Cassie Blackmon of Satellite Beach, FL.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Lavonia Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with Dr. Ross Rowland and Rev. Jason DeFoor officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday morning beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The family request that donations be made in Tyler's memory to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering International Mission Board through Poplar Springs Baptist Church 67 Poplar Springs Church Rd. Lavonia, GA 30553 or Oceanside Community Baptist Church P.O. Box 372364 Satellite Beach, FL 32937.