Michael Shannon Blackford, 58, of Kansas City, MO, passed away October 26, 2018.

He was born on January 12, 1960 in Smithville, MO where he grew up and attended School. Michael graduated from Winnetonka High School and Maple Woods Community College. He later became a Master Tool and Die Maker. 

 Michael was preceded in death by his step-father Terry Myers and grandparents Jay and Vivian Blackford and Wallace and Elizabeth Finley.

He is survived by his sons Michael Blackford and Andrew (Katie) Blackford; mother Sandra Myers; brother William Finley; sisters Katheleen Little and Elizabeth Mayo; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville