Savannah Blackstock Lee has penned a heartfelt tribute to her late father, Brandon Blackstock. Brandon died of malignant melanoma on August 7. Savannah, who is Brandon’s eldest child, described her dad as her “best friend,” “biggest cheerleader,” and “favorite phone call every day.”
The television producer and talent manager was 48 years old at the time of his death. He had four children: Savannah, 23, and Seth, 18, whom he welcomed with ex-wife Melissa Ashworth, and River, 11, and Remington, 9, whom he shared with ex-wife Kelly Clarkson. His obituary revealed that he was in a relationship with Kelly’s former assistant, Brittney Marie Jones.
On August 19, Savannah opened up about her relationship with her late father. “My daddy never fell short of making my dreams come true,” she wrote. “No matter how high or how far, he made a way. Not only did he make my dreams come true, he chased them with me.”
She also addressed how their relationship had evolved over the past six months. “He always loved the Lord, but 6 months ago he sought the Lord,” Savannah wrote. “He was hungry for the word and we did it together. He’s gifted me more than I could’ve asked for and deserved throughout my life, but 12 days ago he blessed me the most valuable gift I could’ve asked for. The gift of knowing where he is today, in Heaven with our Savior.”
At the end of her post, Savannah wrote that she is “so thankful” for the time she did have with her father. “I lost a piece of my heart and my favorite Cowboy, but Heaven gained an angel. I’m so thankful for the time I did have and I can’t wait for eternity,” she concluded. “I love you daddy and I will miss you indefinitely. Enjoy your ranch up there, God designed it with your heart’s desires in mind.”
About a month prior to her father’s death, Savannah announced that she and her husband are expecting a baby girl this coming January. “This journey has been so special full of peace, excitement, and so much grace,” Savannah wrote on July 5. “We’re growing again, and our hearts are so full. Thank you, Jesus.”
