Henry Blackburn Obituary

The good Lord took Henry Blackburn on Feb. 28, 2013. He was 56 years old.
Henry was born Feb. 1, 1957.
He loved the outdoor life, fishing and working on cars. He was a giving man and loved working with his hands.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Blackburn, and his mother, Martha Bixler. He is survived by his sisters, Roberta Griffin and Gloria Blackburn; and his brother, John Blackburn, all of Fairbanks; his nephews, Josh Shepard and Anthony Blackburn, of Fairbanks; and numerous other relatives.
Visitation is from 1-2 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2013, at Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home. Service begins at
2 p.m. and a potlatch will follow at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church.

Published by Daily News-Miner on Mar. 9, 2013.
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Our prayers are with Henry and his family, may you RIP! Henry, May god bless and we love and miss you.

April 5, 2013

Our prayers are with Henry and his family, during this very difficult time of loss, RIP! Henry, you will be missed by all who knew you, have fun up in heaven with your little friend Channy, we love and miss you.

Rose Marie

April 5, 2013

Anthony and all your family. I'm sorry to hear of this sad news. May wonderful memories help heal the hurt.
Yvonne

March 12, 2013

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