Gartrell Sam Blackstone

Gartrell Sam Blackstone, 70, of Cumming, GA passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was preceded in death by his parents, Gartrell Sam Sr. and Inez Blackstone. When able, Sam attended Cumming Baptist Church. He served in the US Army Reserves and was a member of the Third Army Rifle Team. He is survived by his loving wife, Fay Cochran Shepherd Blackstone of Cumming, GA; son, Hart and Donna with Tim of Grantville, GA; son, Matthew and Michelle of Brunswick, GA; son, Nathan and Ekaterina with Zachary and Addison of Cumming, GA; sister, Joan Davis of Duluth, GA; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Celebration of Sam s Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 27, 2014 in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Heart Association or Diabetes Association. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886.9899