Mr. Richard Leon “Bear” Blackmon, age 78 of Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 in a Rome hospital.

Bear was born in Trion, Georgia on January 15, 1946, son of the late Grady Blackmon and Helen Dot Pierce Blackmon. He had worked in the construction industry with JR Pope and following retirement, had worked with Walmart. He was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan, enjoyed all sports, loved to hunt and fish, and was a devoted caregiver to his parents. In addition to his parents, Bear was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry “Curly” Blackmon.

Bear is survived by a brother, Tony Blackmon; sister, Elizabeth “Libby” Frazier; nieces, Kaci(Leng) Ngov and Mandie Hunseder; and nephews, Chris Blackmon and Greg Blackmon.

Funeral Services for Bear will be held Friday, August 30, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Sammy Barrett officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Tony Blackmon, Chris Blackmon, Greg Blackmon, Leng Ngov, Jody Stoner and David Lloyd.

Bear’s family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home Thursday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Richard Leon “Bear” Blackmon. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.