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Edward BLACKBURN Obituary
Born in Darlington Heights, on Nov. 21, 1924, he was the son of the late Edmond Spencer and Margaret Elizabeth Neely Blackburn. Edward was a member of Elon Baptist Church and a 32 degree Mason since 1948. He was a 64-year member of Southside Masonic Lodge #191 A.F. & A.M., the Warwick Chapter #80 Royal Arch Masons in Newport News, the Scottish Rite, the Pamplin Chapter Order of Eastern Star #58, and a former member of the Pamplin Town Council. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and received the Purple Heart. For 32 years, Edward worked all over the United States, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia until his retirement from Chicago Bridge and Iron Co.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by six children, Betty Sampson and husband Herbert of Colfax, N.C., Kay Overman and husband Kenney, Rebecca West both of Newport News, Va., Patricia Cyr of Pamplin, Va., James Conley of Jessup, M.d., and Barbara Ashmead and husband James of Middletown, Del.; 10 grandchildren, Herbert Sampson and wife Lori, Daniel Sampson and wife Trina, Elizabeth Overman, Aaron West, Kimberley Koprowski and husband Jason, Damian Ashmead and wife Mallori, Amanda Ashmead, Brittni Ashmead, Bradley Conley, and Shawn Ashmead; four great-grandchildren and one expected great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by an uncle and aunt, Robert Russell and Grace Jamerson Neely.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, in Elon Baptist Church by the Reverends Josh Tompkins and Steve Tyree.
Burial will follow in Beale Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday at Elon Baptist Church from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.
Those wishing to make memorials please consider the Elon Baptist Church, PO Box 1238, Pamplin, VA 23958, or Centra Hospice of Farmville, 713 Oak St., Farmville, VA 23901. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Martha Williams Ferguson
September 30, 2010
Florence, I am sorry to hear of your husband's death. I know you will miss him a lot. God be with you in this time of sorrow.
September 29, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you - may you gain strength and joy from all your wonderful memories of Ed.
Love from,
Sister/Sis-in-Law/Aunt Pat from NYC
Rollin & Susan Wright
September 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 29, 2010
The Wright Family had the pleasure of knowing you and your husband through your grandson, Damian. Who of course just married our daughter Mallori on June 18th of this year. It was so wonderful that he was there celebrating there marriage. Our prayers and thoughts are with you doing this time. Remember to celebrate the wonderful time he had on this earth, now he is in peace in our Fathers Kingdom. God Bless you and your family!
Love to all,
The Wright Family
September 29, 2010
The Wright Family new you and your wonderful husband through your grandson Damian, who just married our daughter Mallori on June 18th of this year! It was so wonderful that Ed was there to see them get married. Our prayers and thoughts are with you doing this time of celebrating his life! God Bless you and your entire family! Lean on family doing this time for comfort, because I know they are all there for you.
Love to all,
John, Donna, Adam, Nick, MaryBeth, Ryder, Madison, and of course my mother Peggy Shelton
Katherin Cross
September 29, 2010
I love you Aunt Florence, I Thank God everyday for Uncle Ed, and I pray for you everyday several times a day. God Bless your family. Love Katherine and Hermie.
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