Joseph William Blakeman, 48, Macomb, died at 10:57 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2021 at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb. He was born on July 10, 1973 in Jacksonville, the son of Ronald Dale and Vicki Lynn Hymes Blakeman.
    He is survived by his parents, paternal grandmother, Vivian Henry of Quincy, significant other, Kristi Reusch of Macomb, one daughter, Charli Madelynn Blakeman, of Macomb; two sons, Ross Larson Blakeman, of Beardstown, and Brant Paul Blakeman of Macomb; two brothers, Douglas Aaron Blakeman and Kirsten of Petersburg, and Marc David Blakeman of Washington, D.C., one  sister, Heather Renee Sommerville and Drew of Newburgh, IN, three nephews, Jack, Ryan and Aden, two nieces, Olivia and Aubrey.
    He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jack Henry.  
    He attended Rushville High School and graduated from Beardstown High School in 1991.  He then attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville, where he received his BA in Education.  
Joe was an elementary school teacher as well as a basketball and football coach.  He especially enjoyed coaching Special Olympics for many years.  He recently was employed as a grounds supervisor of the Macomb School District.  Joe was an avid Cardinals fan and enjoyed golfing with his brother.  He was very proud of the home that he remodeled.  His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
    A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be given to his children’s education fund.  
    Private condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent through Worthington Funeral Home website at www.worthingtonfh.com