of Benton, AR
June 20, 1944 - February 9, 2015
M.P. Blackburn, age 70, of Benton, Arkansas passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr. Blackburn was born June 20, 1944 at Red Bay, Alabama to the late William Howard Blackburn and the late Artie Knight Blackburn.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Tilley Blackburn; one son, Brian Keith Blackburn (Jerri) of Hot Springs, Arkansas; one granddaughter, Sarah Blackburn; two sisters, Louise Couch of Paragould, Arkansas and Jean Rogers of Saches, Texas; two brothers, Winford Lee Blackburn of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas and Arnold Keith Blackburn of Hot Springs; nephew, Chris Blackburn; and a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Wilford Blackburn.
A service for M.P. Blackburn will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be prior to the service from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Brother Jim Harrison will officiate.
Pallbearers are Mark Knight, Lee Blackburn, John Dyess, Jerry McGrew, Brad Blackburn and Casey Blackburn. Honorary pallbearers are Griffin Christine and Vaughn Knight.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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So very sorry and shocked . I just became aware of his passing while on Facebook. He was one of my friends when we were much younger.never got around to chat with him on line.God bless his family,my prayers are with you
met mp in 1968 when we moved back to Helena.He helped me in track running the hurdles.Tried to beat his record but could not come close.What a great athlete and fine man.God Bless
I was a classmate of MP's, I am so sorry for you loss. Your family is in our prayers. May God bless you and comfort you all.
Our prayers are with the Blackburn family. Larry and I have fond memories of a nice guy who was a friend to all. Such a sweet smile and kind heart.
You are in our thoughts and prayers Jim Mayer & familoy
Blackburn family. So sorry we could not be there with you. Could not get off work. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Have some fun memories of all of you. Yall were a big part of our growing up years. Love yall
M.P., you will be missed. I have a lot of fond memories cutting up with you at the office. You were a witty man! May God keep you! Rest in Peace my friend.
To Blackburn family sorry for the loss M P was fine guy hate to see the good leave . May God be with yall.
Played in college and lived in dorm with MP great teammate never forget the TD against Southern State. Sorry for the families loss. Nothing more Evil than a damn Bollweevil
So sorry for you loss. Prayers for the family.
Knew Mp In Germany in the early 70's. Skiing was one thing we had in common. He was a fun loving person. So sorry for your loss. We reconnected on Facebook a few years ago.I will be there in spirit as his Service tomorrow.
Will miss my Brother very much.
Will missmy Brother very much.
RIP MP. You were a class act!
To the family of M P,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of MP. He was a wonderful man and was loved by so many. I remember everyone always talking about great a football player he was for Central. My heart goes out to his family as I know that they all have their own special loving memories of him. My prayer is that the Lord wraps His loving arms around each of you at this most difficult time and gives each of you the strength and comfort that you need at this time. I also pray that the Lord watches over each of you for the coming days and weeks and months and His love surrounds each of you with Beautiful memories. Heaven is a brighter place because MP is Home. Love to all
So many memories of M.P. Those of us who remember him will agree that he was a powerhouse of a person! He worked hard, and overcame many obstacles in his life. He was successful as an adult, and even as a young teen-age. You've got to admire that! His family is in my thoughts and prayers, because I know that he was so important in their lives, and they in his. You can take a deep breath now, M.P. and rest well knucklehead....
I just wish I could be there you don't think of time until you become our age.
Regards,
Leland Sullivan
To the entire Blackburn family:
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know I speak for the Brown family in saying what wonderful memories we have of M. P. and what a great person he was. Growing up with all of you on 12th street has left us with many smiling moments. God bless you all for you have suffered quite the loss.
.I.P. old friend. I'll never forget you or the good times we had with the 7th Corps baseball team in Germany.
So sad to learn of MP's passing. We are keeping the Blackburn family in our prayers and may God comfort yall in your time of grief. Stephanie/ Joe Murphy and the Hill Family.
MP was my football coach at Elaine HS.
WE will all miss him. God be with you.
I am so sorry to hear about M P. We were good friends when we went to school. Haven't seen him in years. but thought of him often. He was always so kind and sweet. Prayers to all of the family and may God lift all of you up into his loving arms at this sad time. Fay, Chuckie and Judy.
So sorry to hear of M. P.'s passing away, He was my School Teacher, Freind and Great Guy, I will be Praying for the Family.
I'm gonna miss you! Nobody could run the hurdles like you.
So sorry to hear about M.P. He was a very dear friend and so many memories. Condolences and Blessings to his family.
RIP Our Friend, you always made us laugh and you had a beautiful heart. You will be greatly missed by family and friends.We loved you. Corky & Diane King
RIP Our Friend : You always made us laugh and had such a beautiful heart. You will be missed greatly by friends and family. We loved you M.P. Corky and Diane King