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Brian Blackburn Obituary
Brian Bonsib Blackburn
June 6, 1964 - October 3, 2011
Brian Blackburn of Indianapolis, son of Delmere B.(late) and Sarah G. Blackburn, fought a courageous battle against cancer, but succumbed to the illness on October 3, 2011.
Brian was a 1982 graduate of Decatur Central High School, 1985 graduate of Vincennes University, former member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, project manager with Prime Technologies and Sole Proprietor & Principal Broker at Indy Asset Brokers. Brian served as a First Lieutenant in the Indiana Army National Guard.
Survivors include sons, Cory and Benjamin Blackburn; daughter, Christina Blackburn; mother, Sarah Blackburn; sisters, Delmera Sue Kernodle and Vera Jo Atha; brother, Patrick (Kim) Blackburn and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service celebrating Brian's life will be held at Life Church, 9101 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46234 at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 15th. Brian donated his body to the Indiana University School of Medicine in hopes of furthering a cure for cancer.
A memorial fund is being established to assist Brian's surviving children. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to this fund. For information, please contact Sue Kernodle at 317-856-3279.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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jean daniels
October 14, 2011
brian my thoughts are with brian fammily during this time of grieving brian was a wondeful friend and i love him he was my boyfried he was the love of my life i will missing him
Molly Porter
October 13, 2011
My thoughts are with Brian's family during this time of grieving. Brian was a wonderful friend to my husband Dave all throughout his life, and he will be missed.
Della Pool
October 13, 2011
My condolences to the Blackburn family.
Della
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