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Johnny Butler Blackman
Willow Springs
Mr. Johnny Butler Blackman, 44, of 3409 English Circle, died on Monday, July 16, 2012 from an accident.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Raleigh with Pastor David Frye officiating. Burial will follow at Wake Chapel Memorial Gardens, 905 Wake Chapel Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC.
Mr. Blackman was a loving husband and father. He served on the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for nearly 20 years and was employed with the North Carolina Department of Corrections for 2 years. He and his family attended Calvary Baptist Church in Raleigh.
Mr. Blackman is survived by his wife, Leigh O. Blackman, of the home; children, Andrew C. Blackman, Ian C. Horne, Dalton Horne, Isabella Horne, Graylon N. Blackman of Asheville; his parents, Ciana D. Butler and Jimmie B. Blackman, both of Garland.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 19, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 7900 Ten-Ten Rd., Raleigh, NC.
Online condolences maybe sent through www.carterfh.com
Service by Carter Funeral Home in Garland

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Published by The News & Observer from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2012.

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David Witherspoon

October 21, 2018

Dear Johnny,
It's been a while since you've escaped your earthly bonds and transitioned into the spirit. I'm still thinking about you and your family with fond, caring memories. Go 86th Basic......on earth and in heaven!

Mozell Hayes-Kenney

July 20, 2012

To the Blackman Family. Sorry to hear of your loss I think back when he was just a kid. When him and my son Tyrone played together when Q-ball was at the funeral home,We will miss your son Jimmy.But he's resting in the masters hand. We love you much, Mozell-Hayes Kenney and James Tyrone Hayes and Craig Hayes..

July 19, 2012

God Bless You Johnny ... you will always be watching over your family from ON High! MJH

Martha Howard

July 19, 2012

To the Blackmon Family - Johnny was a neighbor for several years, in Knightdale. He was a very good person and Trooper. I will keep you in my prayers ... and may you see Johnny again.
May God Bless You and Keep You,

Tammy Morrison

July 19, 2012

Keeping you and the kids in my prayers.

July 19, 2012

My heart is very heavy and my prayers go out to the Backmon Family. I had the opportunity to work with Johnny and he helped to make my job easier.
Ret. FSGT Ronald Rawlings/Afghanistan

July 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you, such a terrible accident. Worked with JB was such a thoughtful and caring young man. May God provide all the comfort for his family and friends. RIP.

July 19, 2012

Our friend,Your family will be in our prays. Cafeteria Staff@ NC Highway Training Academy.

Mike holmes

July 19, 2012

With deepest sympathy, your family is our prayers.
Mike Holmes
NC Highway Patrol

Michael Blancher

July 18, 2012

To all of the Blackman family
I'm sorry to hear about your lost
Mr Blackman was a trooper when it came to getting the job done. I didn't know him that long but I do know it was a true honor to stop and chat with him for a few minutes when we could. I knew Mr. Blackman from working at Central Prison. I been there for 22 yrs now and it was a pleasure to work with him At times when a situation came up. He's going to be deeply missed. All our prayers goes out to the family.

Carolyn Sierra

July 18, 2012

To the Blackman family,
Our hearts are so heavy thinking of the pain you are going through and praying that the Lord will surround you with HIS love and give you the strength you need to get through today and the days ahead.
Hold on to the memories you have and look forward to the day when you will once again see your beloved Johnny.

In our prayers,
John, Carolyn, John Jr., and Chris Sierra

Jonathan Blizzard

July 18, 2012

I am very sorry to hear about Johnny. I thought a lot of him. He was a very well liked and humorous guy. He will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.

July 18, 2012

Jimmy: please know that you have the sympathy of the pastor and all the folks at Harmony Presbyterian Church in Kerr Station

July 18, 2012

You will be missed JB
-FIRST SERGEANT-

July 18, 2012

Jimmy and family. We are so sad to hear of Johnny's death. You are in our prayers and hearts.
Love, James and Ella Barefoot

Louise Privette

July 18, 2012

Dear Leigh and Children, I am so sorry for the untimely death of Johnny. May God be with the family during this very difficult time. He will be greatly missed by all.

State Trooper

July 18, 2012

Rest in peace JB.

Joey Byrd

July 18, 2012

Our hearts out to the family. Johnny you will be missed and you were one of the best instructors the NCSHP ever had!

Louise Johnson

July 18, 2012

Sending prayers to family and friends.

July 18, 2012

Our hearts are heavy, our memories of Johnny are so special. Thoughts and prayers are coming your way, The Reeves Family

Donna Combs

July 18, 2012

Blackman Family ~ So sorry to hear of the untimely passing of Johnny. He will be greatly missed by many to include his CP family. Thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends. Ms. Combs

wanda shrader

July 18, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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