John Blackburn

John Blackburn, 69, passed away on January 5, 2022, in Portland, TN. John is survived by his 5 daughters Tracy Blackburn McGowan (Shane), Melony Hensley (Steven), Melinda Silva, Ashley Blackburn, & Dorothy Blackburn. Former Wife & Friend Kathy Dillard, Jean Hendrick - sister, June Sloan Dishman ( James)- sister, James Blackburn (Teresa) - brother, Beverly Faulkner (Greg) - sister, & Edna Carter - sister. Grandchildren Dalton Elliott (Casey), Wesley McGowan (Emmily), Erica-Paige Smith (Ryan), Austin Keen, Steven Lane Hensley, Ashley Brooke Hensley, Logan Silva ( Tiffany) , Connar Hogan, Abby Clark, Sophia Blackburn, & Bentley Blackburn. Great Grandchildren Nash Elliott, Bryar Elliott, Crew Keen, Marley Silva & Aiden Silva. Many beloved nieces and nephews. John is preceded in death by Everett Merida Blackburn - father, Dorothy Lorene Blackburn - mother, Evon Gregory (Jimmy) - sister, Elizabeth Gezley - sister, Wayne Hendrick - brother-in-law. The service for Mr. John Blackburn will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM at Sumner Funeral & Cremation Lakeside in Hendersonville, TN with visitation beginning at 6:00 P.M. Burial will take place at a later date in Mt. Sharon Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Greenbrier, TN. Memorial donations can be made in John's name to St Jude Children’s Hospital. Arrangements Entrusted To: Sumner Funeral & Cremation (615)452-9059 www.sumnerfuneral.com