of Valley Springs, AR
January 10, 1926 - April 19, 2013
J.R. Blackburn, age 87, of Valley Spings, Arkansas, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013, in Harrison Arkansas. He was born January 10, 1926, in Goldthwaite, Texas, the son of John Henry and Vivian (Davis) Blackburn, who preceded him in death, along with his son, Tony Blackburn, two brothers; and two sisters.
J.R. was a Baptist and a member of Union Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. He married Audie Cannon on March 18, 1950, in Big Springs, Texas. He was an oilfield worker & farmer.
J.R. is survived by his wife, Audie Blackburn; and his three sons, Ronnie Blackburn, Terry Blackburn, and Tim Blackburn. He is also survived by two nieces; a nephew; eight grandchildren, April Parker, Dustin Blackburn, Paige Carter, Luke Blackburn, Emily Middleton, Kaitlin Blackburn, Keenan Blackburn, and Tyler Blackburn. Also are twelve great-grandchildren, Avery Parker, Beck Jones, Stella Parker, Keeton Carter, Lyla Carter, Emma Blackburn, Levi Blackburn, Lilee Middleton, Turner Middleton, Louise Middleton, Ford Middleton and Lark Middleton.
Visitation was Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Funeral service was Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Terry Blackburn officiating.
Pallbearers were Keenan Blackburn, Dustin Blackburn, Tyler Blackburn, Luke Blackburn, Larry Phillips and Howard Hammer.
Interment was in Western Grove Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Hospice of the Hills, PO Box 1927, Harrison, AR 72602, or to the charity of your choice.
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11 Condolence(s)
Gene and Nancy Rose
Friday, May 3, 2013
Our prayers are with the family. It has been a long time since Woodland Height. But good friends are still in our heart.
Judy White
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
So sorry to hear that J. R died. He was such a wonderful, respected man in our community. We will all miss him.
Doyle and Leslie Hunt
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you.
Steve & Glenda Cantrell
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Wishing you strength and healing in this time of loss and heartache. With Deepest Sympathy.
Mike and Brenda Sullivan
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
We were so saddened to hear of your loss..please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers...Mike and Brenda Sullivan
debbie baker snow
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
TIM AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS KEEPING YOU ALL IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS DEB /JAMES
Ross Carter
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tracy Harp-Jones
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you all are in my thoughts & prayers!!!
Patti Cannon
Monday, April 22, 2013
Aunt Audie, Terry, Tim, and Ronnie,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Jr was an amazing man who loved with all his heart. We ask the Lord to wrap His loving arms around each of you to comfort you in the lonely days to come. He will truly be missed by our family.
Sending our love,
Greg, Patti, Matthew, Holly and Joel Cannon
Eldon Cannon
Monday, April 22, 2013
He like all of my uncles have left lasting memories in my life. I enjoyed the time spent with him very much. He will be greatly missed by me and my family. I will see him again in heaven im sure.
James & Pearl Blevins
Monday, April 22, 2013
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you during this time of loss and sorrow. God Bless.