James Timothy Blackburn

James Timothy Blackburn

James Blackburn Obituary

Published by McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe on Dec. 4, 2019.
James was born on November 28, 1961 and passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, December 4, 2019 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe. A private interment will be held in Forest Lawn East Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the ALS Association of North Carolina, 4 N. Blount Street, #200, Raleigh, NC 27601.

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December 13, 2019

Martha Taylor posted to the memorial.

December 8, 2019

Deborah Thomas posted to the memorial.

December 6, 2019

Sandra Patterson posted to the memorial.

Martha Taylor

December 13, 2019

Darlene, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Praying your loving memories will bring you peace and
comfort.

Deborah Thomas

December 8, 2019

Darlene & family, Im so sorry for your loss. Ive been a customer at the florist for 15 years. I feel as if were family. You helped me through some tough years. May God bless you & keep you in his care. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Sandra Patterson

December 6, 2019

I'm very sorry for the loss of this BLESSED young man. My family has done business with the Petal Shoppe for years. The flowers for my Mama done in 2017 were BEAUTIFUL. We thank Mrs. Darlene and we appreciate y'all very much. We LOVE you.

Marsha Klein

December 5, 2019

Darlene and family I am so sorry for your loss! He sure could brighten a room with his smile!

NANCY ADCOCK

December 5, 2019

DARLENE, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.KEEPING YOU & YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS.

Kenneth "Todd" Helms

December 4, 2019

Prayers and thoughts go out to the family of a great man... he will be missed.

PEGGY STAFFORD

December 4, 2019

Darlene & family, Your family is in my prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. Mr. Tim always had a smile and pleasant demeanor and I know you and him have gone through a long difficult time of issues. Just know you have done everything possible for him. Tim is in Heaven now and feeling no pain . He's just awaiting for his beautiful wife to arrive.

Love,

Peggy Stafford

Amanda Phifer

December 4, 2019

My thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family. I wish you nothing but love and comfort during this difficult time ❤

Sandra Beck

December 4, 2019

Darlene, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I know you have so many sweet memories that will help carry you through the hard days and will bring a smile to your face. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this time.

Megan Wallace

December 4, 2019

My deepest sympathy Darlene & Family. Keeping you all in my prayers.

Elaine Brooks

December 4, 2019

So sorry for your loss. (Member of love Baptist church)

Ed Moore & Family

December 4, 2019

Sorry to hear of Tim's passing. He has a new body now, Praise God ! He will be missed.

Mary Blakely

December 4, 2019

Darlene, we here at Blakely's Funeral Service would like to say that we are very sorry to hear about Tim and if there is anything we can do for you and your family please let us know because your family has been very nice. May God continue to bless you and your family. Mary and Bennie Blakely and staff.

Pam Adcock

December 4, 2019

So sorry Darlene for the loss of your husband.Sending lots of hugs and prayers to you and your family.

James Cole

December 4, 2019

Tim and I use to drive teachers crazy when we would sing in class. He was very talented on the piano and guitar, played by ear, just amazing. He was a dear friend with a kind heart. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. God Bless to the Darlene and the family.

Teresa Secrest

December 4, 2019

In our prayers Darlene and family.

Joey & Betsy Plyler

December 4, 2019

Thoughts & Prayers for the Family.

Lanny and Shelia Pressley

December 3, 2019

So sorry for the loss of Tim!!! I remember him when he was much younger!!!I was your mail carrier for a long time ! Will be remembering you all and the family!!Again you have our sympathy !!❣❣

Sharon Deese

December 3, 2019

Darlene and family
You all are in our thoughts and prayers

Ann Dew

December 3, 2019

Heartfelt condolences and sympathy for Darlene and family.

Tama Smith

December 3, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with such a sweet family. And what a gentle man. God Bless

Cookie & Chuck Kohnle

December 3, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and the family.

Keitha Eddins

December 3, 2019

Praying that each of you will feel the Lord's presence now and in the days to come. May your tears and pain in the days and months ahead turn into sweet memories that make you smile and rejoice in the life that Tim lived so well! Love in Christ, Steve and Keitha Eddins and family

MarySloane Funderburk

December 3, 2019

All my love and prayers to Darlene and the family.

Mignon Long

December 3, 2019

Darleen, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family as you go through this most difficult journey.

Ramzy & Wanda Seidhom

December 3, 2019

Praying for you all so sorry for your loss.

Janice Williams

December 3, 2019

Darlene, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

Pam and Hamilton Hutto

December 3, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Velma Langford

December 3, 2019

Darlene and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Tim's smile and the bantering you two would always do in order for him to get a better reading on his respiratory test. May God give you peace and comfort now and the days ahead. Love and Hugs

Barbara Kirkley

December 3, 2019

Darlene and family, so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you during this time, and days to come. God Bless

Eddie Wallace

December 3, 2019

Prayers for the Family RIP Tim Going to miss you my Friend

Lisa Carnes Hinson

December 3, 2019

So sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you during this time of sorrow.

Brenda Agerton

December 2, 2019

SO sorry, sincere sympathy, praying for comfort, now and in the days ahead. God bring you strength and peace.

Don and Ann Thompson

December 2, 2019

Our love and Our Prayers for the family. Tim was a "good man" made a difference in all of our lives.

Tonya Rollings

December 2, 2019

RIP Tim till we see you again !!!!

Anne Brown

December 2, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.

Debbie Spurlin

December 2, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers.

Doris Evans

December 2, 2019

Darlene I am so sorry I am praying for you all God be with them if yall need anything let me know love yall bunch . Charlie and Wesley love yall a lot

Rebecca Rape

December 2, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear of Tim's passing. He was always so kind to me. The family is in my prayers. Psalm 116:15

Robert Leaird

December 2, 2019

Prayers for the family.

Andy Williams

December 2, 2019

Darlene and the family our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the coming days ahead! Tim was such a delightful man always willing to do for his fellow man, what great character he had and it showed. I will always remember him for all the good he did while on this earth for 58 years! What a wonderful human being that had a heart bigger than his body. Our hearts are broken and are grieving with you. May God Bless your family! Andy & Tracy Williams

Ricky, Sherry & Ashley Hancock

December 2, 2019

So sorry for your loss. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Mabel Airington

December 2, 2019

My deepest sympathy, love and prayers
of comfort, peace for you all

Dena Grice

December 2, 2019

Keeping the family in my prayers

Ray and Patty Funderburk

December 2, 2019

Sorry to hear this yall were always in our thoughts and prayers

Cheryl McManus

December 2, 2019

Darlene and Family - we are so sorry to hear about Tim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead. Please let us know if we can do anything for you and your precious family. Love and prayers, Cheryl McManus and Staff at Special Occasion Rentals.

Zach and Shelby Moree

December 2, 2019

So sorry for your lost. May God comfort you all in the days ahead. Love and prayers for you all.

Tony&Karen Belk

December 2, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shirley Hill

December 2, 2019

Prayers for the family.

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