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John Blackburn '63 March 27, 2018 2:08 PM updated: March 27, 2018 2:12 PM
Rader Funeral Home obituary
401 N. Martin
Kilgore, TX 75662
903-984-2525
info@raderfuneralhome.com
John E. Blackburn
March 24, 2018
John E. Blackburn
John Edward Blackburn, 76, of Kilgore, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 27, 2018 10 am-11 am at First Presbyterian Church of Kilgore with the memorial service to follow at 11 am. A private family graveside will be held.
John Edward Blackburn was born August 24, 1941 in Marshall, Texas to John Addis Blackburn and Inez Bell Blackburn. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1959. John grew up hunting and fishing on Caddo Lake and always had a special place in his heart for it. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1963 with a degree in accounting. While attending A&M, he served in the Corps of Cadets, Company D-1 Spider D and attained the rank of commanding officer his senior year. He dearly loved his Aggies. In 1963, John was commissioned to the Army and served his country proudly for four years. He worked most of his life as a landman in the oil and gas industry until his retirement in 2010. John loved his grandchildren tremendously and enjoyed so much getting to watch their activities. John will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Left to cherish John’s memory are his children, John Ben Blackburn (Amy) and Susan Harris (Michael); grandchildren, Sara Kate Harris, Meg Harris, Jack Blackburn, and Sophie Blackburn; sister Sandra Bledsoe (Chuck); special friend, Jo Nell Rogers; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and the mother of his children, Sara Oliver Blackburn Youngblood.
Memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Kilgore Organ Fund, P.O. Box 1216, Kilgore, Texas 75663.
Visitation Schedule
First Presbyterian Church Parlor
815 E. Main St
Kilgore, TX 75662
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
10 a- 11a
Map to Visitation Location
Service Schedule
First Presbyterian Church
815 E. Main St.
Kilgore, TX 75662
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
11a
Map to Service Location
401 N. Martin
Kilgore, TX 75662
903-984-2525
info@raderfuneralhome.com
John E. Blackburn
March 24, 2018
John E. Blackburn
John Edward Blackburn, 76, of Kilgore, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 27, 2018 10 am-11 am at First Presbyterian Church of Kilgore with the memorial service to follow at 11 am. A private family graveside will be held.
John Edward Blackburn was born August 24, 1941 in Marshall, Texas to John Addis Blackburn and Inez Bell Blackburn. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1959. John grew up hunting and fishing on Caddo Lake and always had a special place in his heart for it. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1963 with a degree in accounting. While attending A&M, he served in the Corps of Cadets, Company D-1 Spider D and attained the rank of commanding officer his senior year. He dearly loved his Aggies. In 1963, John was commissioned to the Army and served his country proudly for four years. He worked most of his life as a landman in the oil and gas industry until his retirement in 2010. John loved his grandchildren tremendously and enjoyed so much getting to watch their activities. John will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Left to cherish John’s memory are his children, John Ben Blackburn (Amy) and Susan Harris (Michael); grandchildren, Sara Kate Harris, Meg Harris, Jack Blackburn, and Sophie Blackburn; sister Sandra Bledsoe (Chuck); special friend, Jo Nell Rogers; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and the mother of his children, Sara Oliver Blackburn Youngblood.
Memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Kilgore Organ Fund, P.O. Box 1216, Kilgore, Texas 75663.
Visitation Schedule
First Presbyterian Church Parlor
815 E. Main St
Kilgore, TX 75662
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
10 a- 11a
Map to Visitation Location
Service Schedule
First Presbyterian Church
815 E. Main St.
Kilgore, TX 75662
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
11a
Map to Service Location
505 George Bush Drive
College Station, TX 77840
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