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Family and friends are invited to a gathering celebrating Kenny’s life on Thursday, July 29, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Main Project on State (1014 State Street in Racine)
Kenneth Jerome Blakemore, affectionately known as Kenny Gino, went into eternal rest on July 21, 2021.
Kenny was born on September 24,1966 to Charles Blakemore and Bonnie Blakemore Surney in Osceola Arkansas.
Kenny leaves to cherish his memories, his son Tyler Blakemore; his mother, Bonnie Blakemore Surney; his sisters, Tasha Surney and Tennile (Charles) Blakemore Short; his brother, Walter (Keesha) Moore; his grandson, Elias Blakemore; his four nephews, Justin, Adonis, Elijah and KJ; his four nieces, Dee Dee, Imani, Mia and Ayonna; two great nephews, Christian and Kason; one great niece, Malia and a host of other loving family members.
Kenny was preceded in death by his father, Charles (Mary) Blakemore; his brother, Adrian Blakemore; his paternal grandparents, Marion and Lois Blakemore; his great grandmother, Minnie Adaway; grandmother, Mattie Moore and grandfather, Walter (Idela) Moore.
Kenny had special friends Johnny Wayne Vance, Marcy Charles, Joe (Liz) Kish, Mike Matson, Hosea Honor, Mike Theus, and a special cousin, Daodie Moore.
Kenny spent his early years as a well-known house music DJ and producer. In the last several years Kenny continued to make and produce music while perusing his passion for photography. Kenny’s legacy as a DJ will continue to live on through the people who continue to play his music and through the Solid Gold Playaz.
Family and friends are invited to a gathering celebrating Kenny’s life on Thursday, July 29, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Main Project on State (1014 State Street in Racine).
Denise Mack says
kenny you will be sadly missed but never forgotten love you my dear needy RIP
Rudolph Frazier says
My condolences to the family of Mr. Kenneth J BLAKEMORE
Rudolph Frazier
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116
Jason Beyer says
Kenny was one of the kindest and most welcoming and supportive people I’ve ever has the honor of meeting. The world needs a lot more people like him. RIP, Kenny.
Angela Marie Mills says
My sincere condolences to Kenny’s family and close friends. Kenny touched so many lives in his life time. He will be missed by many…
RIP Kenny
Cheryl says
Kenny, you were one of the most amazing human beings I’ve ever met. Correction, you ARE one of the most amazing. The world was a much better place with you. I’m so heartbroken over this loss. I will forever love and cherish you. Life as we all know it will never be the same without you. You mean that much. 🥺🥺🥺
Deniseon King & Family says
May God comfort and strengthen the Blakemore family this day and the days to come. Kenny will be missed by all who knew him.
Jenny Ponschock says
Such a gentle sweet guy. My deepest condolences.
Emily Thurmann says
Kenny was so kind, caring, and thoughtful. He was always thinking about others and would go out of his way to check up on his friends and see how they were doing and let them know he was thinking about them. He was never judgemental and genuinely wanted to see everyone succeed in life and their aspirations. We shared the same love for music, and he ALWAYS came to support me whenever I played somewhere even t
David Garcia says
Growing up as a kid on the same blocks, you were one of the only real people I knew. No matter how much time had passed, we=hen we met it was like we were kids all over again. Love you brother and see you soon enough. Tu Amigo for siempre-David Garcia
Shanda smith says
My deepest condolences and prayers to the Blakemore family. Kenny was a beautiful soul inside and out and will be deeply missed 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️
Shanda Coleman- Smith
Georgia Allen Rockford Il says
To my Racine family Kenny will be missed dearly, praying for you all ,Love you all.
Tracie says
My deepest condolences to the family!! Kenny was a great friend, and will be dearly missed!!!
Anonymous says
So sorry to hear about Kenny. We had the opportunity to work together some years ago. He was a great person. Always genuine.. My sincere condolences to his family.
Rosita says
Lots of Love my Friend.
Angela Bester-Lambert says
My condolences to a childhood friend. Praying for the family.
Kerokerokeroppi says
Condolences to the family. Kenny was a nice guy. I have fond memories of Kenny, Kenny’s music, and the people he brought into my life. Kenny always made me laugh, even when the joke was on me. You will be missed. Go deep Gino, go deep.