

He was born Monday, November 18, 1929 in Fredericktown, PA a son of the late John W. Blackburn and Bertha Rice Blackburn.
Mr. Blackburn was a longtime member of the Bates Fork Baptist Church in Sycamore, PA where he was an usher and trustee. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #391 of Fredericktown, PA. Mr. Blackburn was an active member of the Waynesburg Senior Center. He was a veteran, having retired from the US Army 82nd Airborne Division with over 20 years of service. Surviving are 1 Sister: Ruth Ann Cutwright of Carmichaels, PA, his extended family as well as several nieces and nephews. Deceased are 5 Sisters and 3 Brothers and his companion Goldie Smith.
Friends will be received from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, June 10, 2018 in the Milliken and Throckmorton FH, Inc. Daryl L. Throckmorton Owner/Director,197 N. Maiden St Waynesburg, PA 15370 where services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 11, 2018 with Rev. Cristy Wise officiating. Burial will be in Greene Co. Memorial Park, Waynesburg, PA. Graveside Military Rites to be accorded by the James Farrell American Legion Post #330 and representatives of the US Army. Information is online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.
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