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Dennis Blackburn Obituary

HARRODSBURG - Dennis Blackburn, 55, Harrodsburg, husband of Patricia Colinsworth Blackburn, died Wed, Oct 20, 2010 in Harrodsburg, KY. Born July 9, 1955 in Bethesda, MD, he was the son of Buford and Lil (Williamson) Blackburn. He served in the Navy and was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church. He was a retired Captain of the Lexington Fire Department after 24 years service and a member of the Bethel Baptist Church. He was also a Scoutmaster and Eagle Scout, involved over forty years with Boy Scouts of America, Pinto Organization of Kentucky (POOKy), Vice President of Central Kentucky Back Country Horsemen and founding member of the Fort Harrod Back Country Horsemen , Board Member and head of the Trail Consultation Group as a certified Trail Design and Construction Specialist for the Kentucky Horse Council, Chief of Operations for Kentucky Large Animal Rescue Team, Master Educator at Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, Fire Science and Rescue Degree Course Instructor for Bluegrass Community Technical College, Volunteer Fireman, Cornishville Fire Department, active in 4H Club Horse Program and American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), and an active horseback trail rider. Survivors include two sons, Samuel Blackburn of Harrodsburg, and Johnathan Blackburn of Odessa, TX; his parents, Buford and Lil (Williamson) Blackburn; one sister, Devonna (Doug) Hisel of McKee, KY; two brothers, David (Pam) Blackburn of Nicholasville, KY, Dale (Kathy) Blackburn of Corvallis, OR. Funeral service will be 1pm Mon, Oct 25 at the Harrodsburg Christian Church by Lester Tirey and burial will be in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Harrodsburg. Visit 5-8pm Sun, Oct 24 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, Harrodsburg, KY. Memorial contributions may be sent to Boy Scouts Troop #127 or the Fort Harrod Back Country Horsemen. The past is known, the present is revealed, the future is full of hope. The family's loss is fathomless. Only God knows the content of one's heart and why events happen. Dennis and Pat lived heartily, loved richly and enjoyed each and every day together in the saddle. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Oct. 23, 2010.

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Judy Mynhier-Seward

October 25, 2010

I hope God's grace grants you peace during this time. I remember them from Cane Run Baptist, and always looked up to them.

Dennis Hamm

October 25, 2010

To family memebers, I am saddened by this news. I have been out of touch for years and remember Dennis and his younger brother Dale (I beleive).I was a Boy Scout ( Nazerene Church in Georgetown)and remember the Blackburns. I have very good memories of hikes and campouts with them. I kind of looked up to Dennis as a tenderfoot and later Second and First class scout. Many prayers to all the family.God heals all. please contact me if there is any possible thing I can do.

Ann Throckmorton

October 24, 2010

Lil, Buford and family I am so sorry for you loss. You are in my prayers. I remember all the fun times we shared at Cane Run Baptist. Dennis and Pat will be missed.

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