It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Lawrence W. Blackburn. He served his country honorably for 30 years and retired from the US Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, seven brothers and sister and wife, Patricia Blackburn, to whom he loved with all his soul, and married to for 45 years. He is survived by his 4 sons, Lawrence Blackburn Jr., Ronald Blackburn, Russell Blackburn, Randall Blackburn, their wives (his daughters) Lori Blackburn, Eleanore Blackburn, Debra Blackburn, Carman Blackburn, many grandchildren and great grandchildren and adopted children.
He touched many people’s hearts and will be greatly missed. Services will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in the Spokane Valley on November 3rd 2018 at 11 am.