Superintendent
Winter Haven- Mr. Melvin Troyce Blackburn, age 84, of Winter Haven, FL died June 5, 2011 due to cancer. He was born November 28, 1926 in Doerun, GA, the son of John R. and Vera (Walters) Blackburn. He was a Superintendent of road construction for Polk County and a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Mr. Blackburn is survived by his wife Edna Blackburn, son Dennis Blackburn (Irena) of Winter Haven, daughters Lonita Martin (Vernon) of Auburndale, Donna Hall (James) of Cummings, GA, and Brenda Mathews of Eagle Lake, brother James Mayo Blackburn (Joann) of Winter Haven, eight grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren.
Visitation is Thursday from 6-8 pm at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Winter Haven. Funeral Services are Friday at 2 pm at the Faith Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.ott-laughlin.com