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Clarence Blackburn Obituary

BLACKBURN Clarence Blackburn, age 82, Sunday March 11, 2006 at Mount Carmel West. Retired inspector with Owens Illinois. Veteran US Navy where he served in WWII. He loved and played Bluegrass music all of his life. Preceded in death by wife Clara "Selma" Blackburn, parents Oscar and Laura Blackburn, sister Ollie Bailey, brother Donald Lee Blackburn. Survived by children, Gloria (Bruce) Rowland, Earl "Sandy" (Rebecca) Collier, Pamela (Steve) Cobbs and Clarence Blackburn, Jr.; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret Small; numerous other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Wednesday, 5-8 PM where service will be held at 10 AM Thursday, Rev. G.A. Haubrich officiating. Interment Franklin Hills Memory Gardens.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Mar. 14, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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7 Entries

Austin Steven venturino

September 11, 2024

I remember coming over to your house when I was a kid and you'd tell me you'd teach me the viola and bluegrass I wish I could go back to those days your smile and positive vibes could make anybodys day better I tried looking for your gravestone to talk with you about a week ago but I couldn't find yours but I want you to know I love you and miss you everyday

Austin Steven venturino

August 31, 2024

I miss you every day and wish I had more time to spend with you growing up

John Tewell

December 4, 2020

Just thinking about Clarence today. Going through old photos of when we played music. Clarence was advanced in age, but always had a young attitude. I miss those days and miss our old Pal, Clarence.

Ronald Kensler

March 15, 2006

I think back to a time in my childhood of standing watching you build the Navy ships with all the sails and tiny details on board, thinking "How in the world does he do that"? Even though taking care of Selma took most of your time.My prayers are with you and the ones you left behind.

YOU WILL BE MISSED!!

RON KENSLER

olivera zaksek

March 14, 2006

Many prayers go out to Blackburn family. And many hearts are hoping you'll find strength and comfort, In knowing God is caring for the one so dear to you.

Eugene Small

March 14, 2006

Our thoughts are with you at this time. From the Smalls in Alabama.

Eugene, Vicki, Aaron & Tasha

David & Kerrie, Reilly, Conner and

Miller

Herb & Julie Kensler

March 14, 2006

May the caring thoughts of those who love you comfort you at this time of sorrow.

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