David F. Blacker

Dave, born March 22, 1964, of Wilmington passed away June 18, 2011 at age 47. He was the loving husband of LaDatha Blacker. He served as member of the coast guard and worked as a salesman for the Hillman Group. He loved spending time on his boat and riding his motorcycle. Dave truly lived his life to the fullest, always surrounding himself with family and friends. He was an animal lover, especially to his dog Boo and cat Peeka. He leaves wonderful memories to his mom Dorothea Blacker of Wilmington, father Geoffrey Blacker of SC, brothers and sisters Pam Kazaba, Amy Baroch (John), Steve Blacker (Lori), and Sue Squires, and many loving and loved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Also his mother in law Elise Wyatt of New Jersey, sister in law Joyee Faye Franklin, and brother in law Dale Wyatt. Memorial services will be held Thursday June 23, 2011 at Concordia Lutheran Church, 3003 Silverside Rd Wilmington, DE 19810. A visitation will take place from 10:30 to 11:45 with a celebration of his life to follow at 12. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Limen House, PO Box 1306 Wilmington, DE 19899 and The Helen Graham Center, PO Box 1668 Wilmington, DE 19899. When I get where I'm going On the far side of the sky The first thing I'm gonna do is Spread my wings and fly   Yeah, When I get where I'm going there'll be only happy tears I will shed the sin and struggles I've carried all these years And I'll leave my heart wide open I will love and have no fear Yeah, when I get where I am going Don't cry for me no more