Gerald Thomas Blackman

Mr. Gerald “Jerry” Thomas Blackman, age 86 passed away on March 6, 2023. Mr. Blackman was born December 15, 1936, the son of the late Marion Levi and Agnes Fountain Blackman. In addition to his parents, Mr. Blackman was also predeceased by one brother: David J. Blackman and two sisters: Gertrude Driggers and Mary “Tiny” Agnes Altman. He was a member of Rehobeth Baptist Church. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Navy, United States Navy Reserves, Coast Guard Reserves, and retired as a Master Sergeant ARNG. Jerry was a Master Diver for the United States Navy and a diver for the Charleston County Rescue Squad for many years. He was a Nuclear Welder/Supervisor at the Charleston Naval Shipyard and was the employee of the year, in which he took great pride in achieving. Mr. Jerry was the only civilian to be recognized and honored by Admiral Rickover with the United States Navy. He was a member of the Berkeley Masonic Lodge #269, a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, Past Worthy Patron of Berkeley Eastern Star #112 and he was a member of the state pistol competition team where he won numerous competitions at Camp Perry. Mr. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 65 years: Arbedella Richardson Blackman of the home; one son: Gerald T. Blackman, Jr. (Leasie) and one daughter: Amy T. Fuchs (David) all of Goose Creek; five grandchildren: Megan Blackman, Chelsea Blackman Boyer (Jordan), Amber Fuchs Rodriguez (Nikole), Alexis Fuchs, Connor Fuchs, and one great grandchild: Jaxson Boyer. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Rehobeth Baptist Church with the Rev. Stevie Baker and Rev. Larry Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive prior to the service from 2:00-2:45 PM. Memorials can be made in Mr. Blackman’s memory to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741 or www.cancer.org. 

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