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Leo Blackburn Obituary
Mr. Blackburn was a native of DeKalb County and a longtime resident of Etowah County. He was a member of East Gadsden Church of God and had retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
He was preceded in death by his son, Roy Blackburn.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Verna Blackburn; daughter, Sue Bragg; son, Dale Blackburn; daughter-in-law, Sue Lynn Blackburn; son-in-law, Jimmy Bragg; grandchildren, Joe Lynn Bragg, Debbie Bradley, Danny Blackburn, Mickey Blackburn, Sherri Blackburn, Tammy Blackburn, Suzette Shirley, Gina Wood, Jeff Stephens, Kim Valdaz and Sheilda Stephens; several great-grandchildren; and sister, Louise Wright.
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the mitchell family
June 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
VICKI HUMPHREY/OWENS
June 10, 2009
I WAS VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOST BUT JUDY SCOTT & I DIDN'T HEAR ABOUT IT LAST NIGHT LATE, NOBODY TOLD US BUT WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOU. WE LOVE YOU ALL.
Eagle Falls Cherokee Tribe
June 9, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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