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Willard Blackburn Obituary

Willard Blackburn Lansing Passed away April 7, 2010. Willard was born August 6, 1932 in Ithaca, Michigan to the late Darwin and Christine (Rooney) Blackburn. He was a retired welder and press operator and also a faithful member of the Community Baptist Church. Willard is survived by his wife of over twenty years, Elaine M. (Whiting); children, Michael (Nancy) of Lansing and Shelly Harris of Georgia; step-children, Steve Vroman of Durand and Starlene (Bill) Sullivan of Linden; 4 grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren; 4 brothers and 1 sister. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 10, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at the Community Baptist Church 7832 W. Mt. Hope Highway Grand Ledge, Michigan with The Reverend Timothy W. Jackson officiating. The family will receive friends at the church 1 hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be given to be used according to the wishes of the family. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Online condolences and guest book entries may be made at www.holihanatkin.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Apr. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
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April 14, 2010

We will miss you here at SOUTHBROOK. But we know you are in a better place.Betty Rivera Lansing,Michigan.

Lisa (Grieve) Carey

April 9, 2010

Elaine, Steve, and Star: I am sorry to hear about Willard. I will remember how kind he was.

April 9, 2010

Mike & Shelly so sorry to hear about your dad. We are all thinking about you at this time. We wish you the best. The Kenneth Aldrich Family

Scott & Cherie

April 9, 2010

Elaine and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences. We hope your memories bring you comfort.

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