TOM S. BLACKSTONE

Tom S. Blackstone, age 63, of Plano, passed away Feb. 15, 2008 after a year long battle with prostate cancer. He was born Sept. 8, 1944 in Palestine, Texas to Tom H. and Christine (Lively) Blackstone. Tom was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Plano.

Tom worked for Dialysis & Transplantation as an associate publisher and director of marketing where he retired in 2007 after 30 years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Blackstone of Plano; daughters, Denise Blackstone of Plano and Kristene Blackstone of Austin; brother, Ed Blackstone of Gladewater, and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A service of celebration were held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 at First United Methodist Church, Plano, with Rev. Alice Coder officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, First United Methodist Church of Plano or to the church of your choice.

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