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Ronald BLACKBURN Obituary
Ronald worked as a security guard for Smithfield Packing and retired in 2004 after 17 years of service. He was a veteran and served honorably in the U.S. Army and Reserves, and was a lifetime member of the Hampton Elks Lodge #366. He owned and operated Amoco Service Station at Newmarket South for more than 30 years.
Ronald is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lydia Faith Blackburn; son, Ronald Luther Blackburn Jr. and wife, Melodie of Hampton, Va.; three grandchildren, Cory Blackburn, Faith Blackburn both of Hampton, Va., and Holly Blackburn of Williamsburg, Va.; and brother, Woodrow Blackburn and wife, Betty of Newport News, Va.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, where a celebration of Ronald's life will be held at 2 p.m. with Pastor Frank Earwood officiating. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald BLACKBURN
Scott Rawson
November 4, 2011
Ron, We are praying for you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
~Scott,Bonnie,Brenna,Bryce & Brynette Rawson
Brenda (Miller) Mariniak
November 2, 2011
Ronnie, so sorry.....you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
November 2, 2011
Saam Mcclung and Leslie Eppenstein would like to extend our deepest symapathies you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Jackie Snead
November 1, 2011
Dear Ronnie and Melodie, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love, Jackie Snead
Neda Baxter
November 1, 2011
Dear Ronnie, Melodie & family, so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. Please give your Mom my love. God Bless you all. Love, Neda
November 1, 2011
To the entire Blackburn Family goes our thoughts and prayers at your
time of sadness. May god bless you and help Lydia to recover.
Donnie & Rosa Orrell
Brad Medlin
November 1, 2011
Ron and Family,
I hope you may find joy in this time of grief, and new beginnings in this ending. For in death there is life, and in life there is death. May the Lord Bless each of you in this time of grief.
Dustin Perry
November 1, 2011
Ron, I'm sorry for your loss. Let me know if I can help, or ifyou need anything.
November 1, 2011
Ronnie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the coming weeks. May the grace and peace that have been given Uncle Ronald bring you some comfort. I know I have come to cherish so many memories of my mom over the past several months and they are now able to make me smile. I hope you are able to hold memories of your dad close to your heart. Prayers for your mom as well. With love, Cindy Sayce and family
Ed & Yvonne Potts
October 31, 2011
Woody,Betty and the Blackburn Family,
Please know that you are in our prayers at this time of your loss.
Ed and Yvonne
chuck thomas
October 31, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Carl White
October 31, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know we are hear if you need anything
Chalice Rodgers
October 31, 2011
To the Blackburn Family my heart & prayers are with you @ this time of sorrow. I remember Ronald when he used to come for Ms. Lydia @ her D & F office. God Bless you all
Floyd Norton
October 31, 2011
Lydia, our deepest sympathy to you and all of Ronald's family. Floyd ad Jonnie Norton
Charlie Ellison
October 31, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss and may God be with you during this time. Take care and God bless.
The Ellison's
MARVIN & BETTY BLACKBURN
October 31, 2011
RONNIE, MELODIE & FAMILY, WE WERE SO SAD TO HEAR OF YOUR DAD'S DEATH AND YOUR MOM'S ILLNESS. WE ARE SO GLAD WE VISITED THEM LAST YEAR. IT WAS A WONDERFUL TIME TOGETHER ALTHOUGH SHORT. RONALD WAS A SPECIAL COUSIN AND MARVIN IS GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE MEMORIES. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU . GIVE LYDIA OUR LOVE.
MARVIN & BETTY BLACKBURN
LUMBERTON.NC
Darrell Milton
October 31, 2011
The Milton Family will have you in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time!
John Hoffmeister
October 31, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss, take comfort in knowing the eternal peace that your loved one has found.
With thoughts and Prayers,
Johnny Green
October 31, 2011
Ron,
Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family...Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you in this time of need!!
The Green's - Lynchburg, VA
October 31, 2011
Ronnie,and Melodie, and family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in my tjoughts and prayers, God be with you all.I know how you are feeling,I lost my beautiful mom this past April. They are both in a beautiful place.
In Christian kove,
Kathy Murphy Pine Chapel
OMP Metrology Teammates
October 31, 2011
OMP Metrology Team expresses our sympathies and offers prayers and thoughts to the Blackburn family. May God be with you all and blessings be found in your loss of a beloved family member.
Boo Buracker
October 30, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord bless you and keep you during this time of loss.
Boo & Rhonda Buracker
Co-Workers - AREVA Metrology Services
October 30, 2011
The AREVA Metrology Services group would like to extend our deepest symapathies to one of our own - the Blackburn family. Please know that we are sending to you our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace and comfort in your time of need.
Brian Powers
October 30, 2011
The Powers family extends our condelences to the Blackburn family during this time of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers that God might provide you with peace and comfort in the grace of his love.
- Brian, Jennifer, Natalee and Jack Powers
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