Dale Everette Blackford, 68, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, December 4, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center.  As per the family's wishes, private services will be held at a later date.   Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids.

Dale was born July 9, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Dale Junior and Mildred Ruth (Booze) Blackford. He married Georgia Minor. He worked at Miller's Automotive for many years. Dale enjoyed going to and watching races.

Dale is survived by his wife Georgia Blackford; his children; Samuel and Richard McDaniel; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his brother Charles (Barb) Blackford; as well as his nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Mildred Lane.

Memorials may be directed to the family.