James Arthur Blackburn, 81, of Asheville, died Sunday, May 28, 2000 at his residence.
A native of Kings Mtn., NC, he was a son of the late Robert R. and Anne Dixon Blackburn. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and Walter Blackburn. He was a US Army veteran of WW II, serving as a Technician Fifth Grade, Company "A" 604th Engineering Camouflage Battlion, which received a Service of Merit Award. He was a retired foreman with John Abbott Construction Co. with 20 years service and a former employee with WB Michael Construction.
He is survived by his wife, Naydean Maness Blackburn; daughters, Germaine Warren of Alexander, Vickie Rogers of Leicester; son, James E. Blackburn of Asheville; sisters, Flora Lee Yarbor of Kings Mtn., NC, Elizabeth Hollifield of
Charlotte; brothers, Don Blackburn of Kings Mtn., Max Blackburn of Charlotte; grandsons, Mark Daniel Blackburn of Asheville, Sr. Airman Chad Edward Blackburn currently stationed at Wichita, KS; and three step-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Erica and Mark Rogers of Leicester.
Burial will follow in Ashelawn Gardens of Memory
A native of Kings Mtn., NC, he was a son of the late Robert R. and Anne Dixon Blackburn. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and Walter Blackburn. He was a US Army veteran of WW II, serving as a Technician Fifth Grade, Company "A" 604th Engineering Camouflage Battlion, which received a Service of Merit Award. He was a retired foreman with John Abbott Construction Co. with 20 years service and a former employee with WB Michael Construction.
He is survived by his wife, Naydean Maness Blackburn; daughters, Germaine Warren of Alexander, Vickie Rogers of Leicester; son, James E. Blackburn of Asheville; sisters, Flora Lee Yarbor of Kings Mtn., NC, Elizabeth Hollifield of
Charlotte; brothers, Don Blackburn of Kings Mtn., Max Blackburn of Charlotte; grandsons, Mark Daniel Blackburn of Asheville, Sr. Airman Chad Edward Blackburn currently stationed at Wichita, KS; and three step-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Erica and Mark Rogers of Leicester.
Burial will follow in Ashelawn Gardens of Memory
James Arthur Blackburn, 81, of Asheville, died Sunday, May 28, 2000 at his residence.
A native of Kings Mtn., NC, he was a son of the late Robert R. and Anne Dixon Blackburn. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and Walter Blackburn. He was a US Army veteran of WW II, serving as a Technician Fifth Grade, Company "A" 604th Engineering Camouflage Battlion, which received a Service of Merit Award. He was a retired foreman with John Abbott Construction Co. with 20 years service and a former employee with WB Michael Construction.
He is survived by his wife, Naydean Maness Blackburn; daughters, Germaine Warren of Alexander, Vickie Rogers of Leicester; son, James E. Blackburn of Asheville; sisters, Flora Lee Yarbor of Kings Mtn., NC, Elizabeth Hollifield of
Charlotte; brothers, Don Blackburn of Kings Mtn., Max Blackburn of Charlotte; grandsons, Mark Daniel Blackburn of Asheville, Sr. Airman Chad Edward Blackburn currently stationed at Wichita, KS; and three step-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Erica and Mark Rogers of Leicester.
Burial will follow in Ashelawn Gardens of Memory
A native of Kings Mtn., NC, he was a son of the late Robert R. and Anne Dixon Blackburn. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and Walter Blackburn. He was a US Army veteran of WW II, serving as a Technician Fifth Grade, Company "A" 604th Engineering Camouflage Battlion, which received a Service of Merit Award. He was a retired foreman with John Abbott Construction Co. with 20 years service and a former employee with WB Michael Construction.
He is survived by his wife, Naydean Maness Blackburn; daughters, Germaine Warren of Alexander, Vickie Rogers of Leicester; son, James E. Blackburn of Asheville; sisters, Flora Lee Yarbor of Kings Mtn., NC, Elizabeth Hollifield of
Charlotte; brothers, Don Blackburn of Kings Mtn., Max Blackburn of Charlotte; grandsons, Mark Daniel Blackburn of Asheville, Sr. Airman Chad Edward Blackburn currently stationed at Wichita, KS; and three step-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Erica and Mark Rogers of Leicester.
Burial will follow in Ashelawn Gardens of Memory
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