Johnny BLACKMAN

BLACKMAN, JohnnyAge 67, Ft. Worth, TX. Passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2011. He was born July 16, 1944 in Murfreesboro, TN and was raised in Nashville. He was the son of the late Johnnie and Sarah Blackman and was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Blackman and brother, Wayne Blackman. He is survived by Mazie, his devoted wife of 45 years and his daughters, Rosalynn and Christine. He is also survived by his brother, Charles Blackman and sister, Lena Blackman. Johnny was a graduate of Tennessee State University where he earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering. He has an M.B.A (Business Administration) and a M.P.A (Public Administration) from Golden Gate University, California. In addition, he earned an Ed.S (Administration and Supervision) Bowling Green State University, Ohio and earned a Ph.D (Academic) from Texas A&M. Johnny was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity from 1967 to present. He was a member of the United States Air Force from 1967 - 1987 where he held the following titles: Chief of Electronic Warfare/CCC, Electronic Warfare Training Instructor, Flight Commander, Electronic Warfare Officer, ROTC Instructor, Electronic Training Instructor and Weapons Systems Officer. He retired from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company where he held a number of positions. In addition to his many academic accomplishments he was an avid mentor and tutor for high school students wishing to pursue careers in Math and Science. He valued his time with the young students and spoke of them often. Johnny was a seasoned traveler in both his professional and personal life and loved to visit new places with his family. A celebration of Johnny's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at TERRELL BROADY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, TN, (615)244-4755.