Otis "Rich" Blackford passed away with pneumonia Tuesday, January 20, 2015, to be with the Lord. Graveside service with military honors: 10:15 a.m. Monday at Dallas-Ft. Worth National Cemetery. "Rich" was born in Evansville, Indiana on July 24, 1932. He retired from the Air Force in October, 1971 with several commendations and medals. He also was employed with Motorola. Rich was a member of the Elks Lodge in Ft. Worth and had many friends he treasured there. One of his favorite hobbies was golf, and he played for many years. He is survived by Flo Bramlett, whom has been his loving companion for 13 years.