- Date Of Birth: March 29, 1930
- Date Of Death: April 1, 2017
- State: Maryland
John William Blackburn, 87, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2017. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years: Norma Blackburn, who passed in July of 2016.
Born on March 29, 1930, to Florence and Ulmont Blackburn, he was one of nine children. He is preceded in death by all of his brothers and sisters.
John was a proud United States Marine. His rank was Sergeant, and he served in the Marines and is a Korean War Veteran. he also served as a Boy Scout leader of troop 478 for 26 years.
John was a retired electrician.
John is survived by his daughter Gay and son John; his granddaughters Melody and Holly; his great granddaughter Harmony and many other grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
