Elkin Jerry Ray Blackburn of Elkin, North Carolina passed away April 12, 2009 at his home. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. at Galloway Memorial Chapel Episcopal Church, 312 West Main Street, Elkin NC. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Mr. Blackburn was born in Elkin on December 19, 1942 to Grant and Lucille Garris Blackburn. He was a graduate of Elkin High School and High Point College. He worked in the banking industry until he retired in the late 1990's. Mr. Blackburn is survived by his Mother, Lucille B. Luffman of Elkin, brother, Edward S. Blackburn Barbara, wife of Raleigh, NC, son Charles G. Blackburn Margaret, wife; Grant and Grace, children of Columbia SC, and daughter Charlotte A. Waldron Azzedienne, daughter of Charlotte NC. Also surviving are Mr. Blackburn's nieces, Marion Blackburn Greg of Greenville NC, and Walton Spoor Richard; Matilda, daughter of Raleigh, NC, aunts and uncles, Helen Garris of Elkin, NC, Lillian and Dick Garris of Rhonda, NC, Pat and RV Garris of Roaring River, NC, Opal and Stanley Nichols of Lexington, NC, Rosa Lee and Philip Mathis of Roaring Gap, NC, and Peggy and Billy Frank Carter of Charlotte, NC. He was preceded in death by his Father, Eli Grant Blackburn, Aunt Lavada Blackburn and Uncle John Blackburn, Aunt Mary Wiles, Uncle Manuel Garris and Uncle Louis Everett Garris. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Galloway Memorial Chapel Episcopal Church 312 West Main Street, Elkin, NC 28621 or a donation to your local blood bank or American Red Cross. Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Blackburn family.
