Waylon Roy Blackburn

Waylon Roy Blackburn obituary, Lehi, UT

Waylon Roy Blackburn

Waylon Blackburn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Warenski Funeral Home on Feb. 1, 2026.
Waylon Roy Blackburn

1977 ~ 2026

Waylon Roy Blackburn age 48 of Lehi UT beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather returned to the loving arms of his heavenly father on January 27 2026. Waylon was born in Provo Utah September 20 1977 to Kathleen (Newman) Lundy & Galyn Roy Blackburn. He grew up in Highland Utah. He married the love of his life Karen Leigh Smith Blackburn on May 31 1996 and they had 4 children Alex, Alyssia, Ryan, and Abigayle. They were later sealed to each other and their children on October 26 2007.

Waylon loved spending time with his family, camping, hunting, fishing, and everything outdoors. He loved to go on vacations with his family and loved to take the family to breakfast. He was a kind loving person that would help anyone in need no matter what. He worked for Salt Lake City public works in the storm drain department where he was a supervisor.

Waylon is survived by his Grandparents Doug (Mary) Erickson, Mother Kathleen Lundy, Father Galyn Blackburn, Wife Karen Blackburn, Daughter Alyssia (PJ) Patterson and their 7 children Evance, Jackson, Justin, Rosie, Xander, Anna, and Ellie, Son Ryan Blackburn, Daughter Abigayle Blackburn, Siblings Angie Blackburn, Steve (Deanna) Lundy, Alison (Kent) Bradshaw, Anthony Lundy, Danielle (Luke) Hailstone, Nicholas (Mia) Lundy.

He is preceded in death by. Grandparents Galyn (Jeanne) Blackburn, Grandfather Lester Newman, Step father Thomas Lundy, Son Alex Blackburn.

Waylon's impact on this earth will forever be cherished and he will forever be loved and missed.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Cedar Hollow 2nd Ward Chapel, located at 2178 North 1200 East Lehi Utah. A viewing will be held from 9:00 am to 10:30 am prior to the Service. Followed by the graveside service at the Alpine Cemetery.

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Jared Ellison

February 6, 2026

He was a good friend of mine sorry for your loss prayers with the family he will be truly missed

Jamie Jensen

February 6, 2026

Will so miss you already, you were such an amazing friend to our family!

Holly Williams

February 1, 2026

You have always been full of life, love, light, kindness since we were kids & you overcame so many hard trials. I'm so sorry you were hurting. you will be missed here on Earth.

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