Born: August 31, 1940

Died: December 05, 2012

Services: Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at the Clemente Funeral Home in New Middletown.

Visitation: A viewing will be held Friday, December 7, 2012 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Clemente Funeral Home in New Middletown, Ohio.Also a viewing will be held on Saturday one hour before the service from 10:00 - 11:OO A.M. at the funeral home

NEW SPRINGFIELD - The Shepherd has called home another member of His flock, Albert Blakeman, 72, of New Springfield, OH, left this world for everlasting life on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. Albert was born on August 31, 1940 to Carl and Delta (Salyers) in Pike County, OH. Growing up in a large and talented family, Albert developed a deep love for Country and Christian music. He played the base and lead guitars, as well as the organ and would often entertain his family after Sunday services. On October 24, 1960, he married his first wife Leah (Hamm). they spent 33 years together and raised three children. He was blessed to find love a second time and married Ellen (Hayton) on August 13, 1994. A devout Christian, Albert was a member of Zion Hill Church of the Brethren. He was generous, selfless and loved by everyone. People often commented on his beautiful blue eyes and infectious smile. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed sharing a good life's story, especially how The Lord worked in his life. In addition to his loving wife Ellen, Albert is survived by his children, Albert,Jr(Nancy)Blakeman, Granger, IN; Rebecca Blakeman, North Carolina; Patrick (Erin) Blakeman, Boardman, OH; Darlene (John) Patton, Boardman, OH; and Donna (Frank) Lonardo, Boardman, OH. His grandchildren, Jarod Blakeman; Autumn Blakeman; Kristopher Dean, Leah Blakeman; Lindy Patton; Raymond Lonardo; Maria Lonardo; and his great-grandchildren, Akira and Zoe Ortiz. He is also survived by brothers, Carl Jr.(Palma) Blakeman, Columbiana, OH; Bob (Ulah)Blakeman, North Lima, OH: and sisters, Darlene (Gordon) Vaughn, Salem, OH; Betty (George) Welker, Columbiana, OH;Dee (Mike) Brown, Columbiana, OH; Rachel Blakeman; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Albert was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Delta Blakeman, first wife Leah, a baby daughter Renee Blakeman, and his brothers Shelby (Ruth) and John (Sue) Blakeman.

Cemetery: Green Haven Memorial Gardens (Map)

Location: Clemente Funeral Home, New Middletown (Map)