Elton "Ike"

Lee Blackman

Elton Lee Blackman also known as Ike, son of the late Delmar Blackman and Oma (Putman) Blackman, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 6, 1936. He departed this life at his residence in Black, Missouri, on July 10, 2026, at the age of 90.

On July 28, 1973, in Kansas City, Missouri, Elton was united in marriage to Carol Jean Peterson. She preceded him in death on September 25, 2021. Elton was of the Baptist faith. He graduated from Beaumont High School in St. Louis, Missouri. After high school Elton went on to play Minor League Baseball for the New York Yankee franchise. In his early years he was a machinist and carpenter. For 60+ years and up until his retirement, at age 75, he worked in the financial investment business in both Kansas City and Colorado. In 2011, he and his wife Carol moved to Black, Missouri. Elton enjoyed coaching his son and watching him play football. He also enjoyed snow skiing in Colorado and teaching his children how to ski. He was an outdoor and sports enthusiast. Elton enjoyed shooting guns, fishing and camping. He took great pride in watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports. He adored his dog, Payton. Elton had many nieces and nephews whom he all loved dearly.

Elton was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one daughter, Shay Meckenstock, and one sister, Pat Mannino.

Elton is survived by three sons, James Blackman and wife Wenny of Houston, Texas, Paul Elton Blackman and wife Dena of Black, Missouri, and Brian Blackman of Wichita, Kansas, one daughter, JoAnn Becker and husband George of Black, Missouri, 7 grandchildren, Sarah (Brian) Weimer, Gennifer (Levi) Marconette, Jamie (Nick) Mayes, Heather (Daron) Jamison, Aaron, Amelia and Jr., and 11 great-grandchildren, Noah, Jack, Miles, Meran, Wesley, Blakely, Roczen, Basha, Joseph, Emma and Asher. Elton will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

There will be a Memorial Service held in August at Brushy Creek date later determined.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri