Roy "Leon" Blackmon, age 85, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2024. He was born on February 18, 1939, in Lamesa, TX to Roy and Francis Blackmon. Leon graduated high school in 1957 from New Home. Leon drove an 18-wheeler for 50 years and dedicated his time to various companies such as Piggly Wiggly, TG&Y, McCrory's, and Walmart.
Leon is survived by his two sons, Michael Blackmon and Tim Blackmon (Veronica), his daughter Amy Richmond (John), seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Emily Blackmon, his parents Francis Winell Rogers and Roy Blackmon, Karen Lowe, and three grandchildren, Brooke Lashea Blackmon, Zachary, and Zane Blackmon.
Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home on Monday, April 15, 2024, from 4-7 pm. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 10 am at Resthaven Funeral Home in the Abbey Chapel, followed by a graveside service at Resthaven Memorial Park.
