Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1951
DIED
2017
FUNERAL HOME
George Blackmon Obituary
Blackmon
March 14, 1951-
March 11, 2017
Columbus, Georgia- Rev. George Alfred Blackmon, 65, of Columbus, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital.
Funeral services will be 1 PM, Friday, March 17, 2017 at Grant Chapel AME Church. Rev. Mavis Brown, Pastor will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL. Visitation will be Thursday, March 16, 2017 from noon until 6 pm, according to Sconiers Funeral Home, 836 5th Ave. Columbus, GA.
Rev. Blackmon was born March 14, 1951 in Columbus, GA. He was the son of James C. and Mamie Hunt Blackmon. He was a U. S. Navy veteran. Rev. Blackmon was an associate Pastor at Grant Chapel AME Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Blackmon Owens.
Survivors include his wife, Rev. Inez Blackmon; two sons, James C. Blackmon and Kevin A. Blackmon; a daughter, Sherry Fannin; a step son, Marcus (Tiffany) Jackson; two brothers, David (Vickie) Blackmon and Allen D. (LaChone) Porter; a brother in law, Durante Owens; seven grandchildren, and other relatives.
Please sign our guest registry at sconiersfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for George Blackmon
Sponsored by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer.
1 Entry
March 16, 2017
Mr.. Blackmon,I have been apart of your family for many years now and you've always accepted as a son. I will never forget the cool, calm and collected person you were. So sad to see you go but I know you're in a better place.Until me meet again....-Keith B.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in George Blackmon's name
Memorial Events
for George Blackmon
How to support George's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor George Blackmon's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
