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Jerry Blackburn Obituary
Jerry was born August 14, 1945, in Union County, Kentucky, to Charles and Evelyn (Stone) Blackburn. He was a conductor for CSX Railroad and a member of United Transportation Union Local No. 409 and retired in 1996 after 25 years. Jerry was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Evansville and the Order of the Owls. He loved to fish, his job and telling stories about the railroad.
He is survived by a daughter, Serena Blackburn-Gentry and her husband, David, of Clay, Ky.; stepdaughter, Jamie Bockman and her husband, Joe, of Evansville; son, Jerry Thomas Blackburn and his wife, Chasity, of Newburgh; stepson, Johnnie Scott and his wife, Kelley, of Evansville; brothers, Charles Blackburn and his wife, Ruby, of Blackford, Ky., and Roger Blackburn of Blackford, Ky.; 13 grandchildren, Jody, Ashley, Amber, Jimmy, Taylor, Shelby, Krystal, Jessica, Robert, Kyle, Lily, Cara and Taylor; and two great-grandchildren, Alexa and Madalyne.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Judith Mae (Powell) Blackburn, in 2008; a great-granddaughter, Madalynn Bockman; and a sister, Josie Mosley.
Funeral services 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel, 5330 Washington Ave., with the Rev. Ray Brown officiating. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today, February 3, 2009, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6301 Old Boonville Highway, Suite B, Evansville, IN 47715.
Condolences may be made to the family online at courierpress.com.
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Taryn Short
February 6, 2009
Sorry to hear this. Jerry and Judy were two loving and giving people. May they now rest in peace. My condolences and prayers to the family.
Susan Diveley Owens
February 4, 2009
I'm sad to hear about Jerry's passing. My thought and prayers go out to you, his children and family.
Jerry was a good man. He was a 'Good Man', a 'Big Man" with a 'Bigger Heart", I used to tell him! He was a Good Friend.If Jerry liked you, he was a loyal friend. He always went the extra mile.He saved my life, more than once, I will always be gratefull to him
I pray God will comfort you all, be a strenght for you all. I pray he will see you through your Loss.
May God Bless You All.
Bambi Schu
February 4, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Amy Short
February 3, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jerry and Judy have eachother again.
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