Larry Dean Blakeman

Leetonia, OH - June 25, 2009 - Larry Dean Blakeman, 52, went home to be with his Lord and Savior following an automobile accident on Thursday.

Mr. Blakeman was born November 18, 1956 in Salem, a son of the Reverend Carl and Palma Dinsio Blakeman, Jr. of Columbiana and lived in this area all his life. Larry had worked for Witmers Implement. He attended Zion Hill Church of the Brethren in his youth and was a member of Victory at Columbiana.

Larry enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, trapping and taking photos. He was a skilled craftsman and loved helping others. He enjoyed playing the guitar, writing songs and especially playing with his grandchildren who were his pride and joy.

Besides his parents of Columbiana he is survived by his wife, the former Cyndi Baum, whom he married March 29, 1975; a daughter, Brooke (Chris) Stewart of Salem; a son, Travis (Amy) Blakeman of Leetonia; two sisters, Teresa (George) Hippo of Austintown and Denise (Roger) Scott of Roseville, CA; three brothers, Steve (Kathy) Blakeman of Columbiana, Jim (Sharon) Blakeman of Sacramento, CA and Dan (Julie) Blakeman of Youngstown; and five grandchildren, Carter, Natalie and Kaylie Blakeman and Ezra and Gwenna Stewart.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Zion Hill Church of the Brethren, Columbiana with the Reverend John Bartholomew and Steve Blakeman officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Material tributes may be made to Blakeman Ministry % 13884 Jane Street, Columbiana, OH 44408