James "Jimmy" D. Blackburn's obituary , Passed away on January 3, 2025 in Jefferson, Texas

James "Jimmy" D. Blackburn

December 13, 1937 - January 3, 2025 (87 years old)

Jefferson, Texas

James "Jimmy" D. Blackburn's obituary , Passed away on January 3, 2025 in Jefferson, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Haggard-Heaster Funeral Home

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James "Jimmy" D. Blackburn

December 13, 1937 - January 3, 2025 (87 years old)

Jefferson, Texas

James D. Blackburn Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James D. Blackburn of Jefferson, Texas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on January 3, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James D. Blackburn to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, JD Blackburn and Lola Roberts Blackburn; his wife Armitta Ann; and his brothers, Thomas Jerry Blackburn and John Roberts Blackburn, MD.

He is survived by: his children, James David Blackburn Jr. (Cheryl) of Richmond, Patricia A. Blackburn (John P. Meyers) of Jefferson, Robert Sims Blackburn (Tiffany) of Scottsville and William Patrick Blackburn of Jefferson; and his grandchildren, Rebecca Claire Blackburn, Rachel McKenna Blackburn, Casey Lynn Leatherman, Elizabeth Ann Wilson, Eli Harrison Roberts, Luke David Roberts, Angalee N. Glass, Leo D. Meyers, J. Edward Meyers, Lauren Ashley Blackburn, Brooke Abigail Blackburn, Wyatt Dalton Blackburn, James William Blackburn (Jay) and Austin Scott Blackburn.

Visitation was held on Monday, January 6th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 7th 2025 at 2:00 PM.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Haggard-Heaster Funeral Home



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