Roger "Rod" Blackburn
October 18, 1946 - June 7, 2021
Obituary
Roger "Rod" Blackburn 74 of Blackburn Bottom, Pikeville, KY passed from this earthly life Monday, June 7, 2021 at his residence.
Rod was born Friday October 18, 1946 in Pike County, KY, a son of the late Burnis and Goldie (Ratliff) Blackburn.
Other than his parents Rod was preceded in death by two brothers Eugene and Doug Blackburn.
Rod is survived by two sons Clinton Blackburn and his wife Angela Kaye of Winchester, KY and Timothy Blackburn and his wife Melissa of Morehead, KY; three brothers Vernon Blackburn of Pikeville, KY, Kelly Blackburn of Kimper, KY and Archie Blackburn of Morristown, TN; four sisters Jewel Blackburn, Kathy Gannon, Janice Collins and Cherri Newsome all of Pikeville, KY; nine grandchildren Travis, Lance, and Kaitlin Blackburn, Ramsey Green, Lindsey Morton, Laura Watts, Natasha Gannon, Ryan Davis and Natasha (Justin) Cherosky; and three great grandchildren Lucas, Dominic, and Charley.
Rod leaves behind many other family and friends to mourn his passing.
Roger "Rod" Blackburn will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Visitation at Community Funeral Home Wednesday June 9, 2021 after 6:00 PM and Thursday June 10, 2021 with services nightly at 7:00 PM with Dale Williamson, Duayne Smith, Mike Lowe, and Greg Stanley officiating.
Funeral at Community Funeral Home Friday June 11, 2021 11:00 AM with Dale Williamson, Duayne Smith, Mike Lowe, and Greg Stanley officiating.
Burial will follow at Blackburn Cemetery.
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ROGER "ROD" BLACKBURN
Roger "Rod" Blackburn, age seventy-four, of Meta, KY passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. He was born October 18, 1946, the son of the late Burnis and Goldie Ratliff Blackburn.
He is survived by his two sons, Clinton (Angela Kaye) and Tim (Melissa) Blackburn; three brother, Kelly, Vernon, and Archie; four sister, Jewel, Kathy, Jan, and Cherri; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Rod was a retired coal miner and an avid fisherman. He was the smile that everyone needed: always joking and entertaining. When he wasn't working, you could find him surrounded by loved ones. All of whom thought there was no one else like Rod. He was loving, giving, and caring. He taught us all to love with everything inside of us, not to take things too seriously, and to have fun with one another while we have the chance.
Everyone who knew Rod has a story to tell. A story that they will never forget: whether it was fishing trips, practical jokes, funny work stories, or just sitting in the swing on the front porch. If you had the opportunity to meet him, I am sure he made an impact on your life. Rod will be missed by all of us, but his legacy will live on. He will be with us in the smile his memory bring to our faces and the warmth in our hearts as we reminisce.
The world has dulled and lost a spark of life, but Heaven looks a little brighter. Our hope and desire is to all be together again one day.
Written by his loving family
October 18, 1946 - June 7, 2021
Obituary
Roger "Rod" Blackburn 74 of Blackburn Bottom, Pikeville, KY passed from this earthly life Monday, June 7, 2021 at his residence.
Rod was born Friday October 18, 1946 in Pike County, KY, a son of the late Burnis and Goldie (Ratliff) Blackburn.
Other than his parents Rod was preceded in death by two brothers Eugene and Doug Blackburn.
Rod is survived by two sons Clinton Blackburn and his wife Angela Kaye of Winchester, KY and Timothy Blackburn and his wife Melissa of Morehead, KY; three brothers Vernon Blackburn of Pikeville, KY, Kelly Blackburn of Kimper, KY and Archie Blackburn of Morristown, TN; four sisters Jewel Blackburn, Kathy Gannon, Janice Collins and Cherri Newsome all of Pikeville, KY; nine grandchildren Travis, Lance, and Kaitlin Blackburn, Ramsey Green, Lindsey Morton, Laura Watts, Natasha Gannon, Ryan Davis and Natasha (Justin) Cherosky; and three great grandchildren Lucas, Dominic, and Charley.
Rod leaves behind many other family and friends to mourn his passing.
Roger "Rod" Blackburn will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Visitation at Community Funeral Home Wednesday June 9, 2021 after 6:00 PM and Thursday June 10, 2021 with services nightly at 7:00 PM with Dale Williamson, Duayne Smith, Mike Lowe, and Greg Stanley officiating.
Funeral at Community Funeral Home Friday June 11, 2021 11:00 AM with Dale Williamson, Duayne Smith, Mike Lowe, and Greg Stanley officiating.
Burial will follow at Blackburn Cemetery.
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ROGER "ROD" BLACKBURN
Roger "Rod" Blackburn, age seventy-four, of Meta, KY passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. He was born October 18, 1946, the son of the late Burnis and Goldie Ratliff Blackburn.
He is survived by his two sons, Clinton (Angela Kaye) and Tim (Melissa) Blackburn; three brother, Kelly, Vernon, and Archie; four sister, Jewel, Kathy, Jan, and Cherri; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Rod was a retired coal miner and an avid fisherman. He was the smile that everyone needed: always joking and entertaining. When he wasn't working, you could find him surrounded by loved ones. All of whom thought there was no one else like Rod. He was loving, giving, and caring. He taught us all to love with everything inside of us, not to take things too seriously, and to have fun with one another while we have the chance.
Everyone who knew Rod has a story to tell. A story that they will never forget: whether it was fishing trips, practical jokes, funny work stories, or just sitting in the swing on the front porch. If you had the opportunity to meet him, I am sure he made an impact on your life. Rod will be missed by all of us, but his legacy will live on. He will be with us in the smile his memory bring to our faces and the warmth in our hearts as we reminisce.
The world has dulled and lost a spark of life, but Heaven looks a little brighter. Our hope and desire is to all be together again one day.
Written by his loving family
Roger "Rod" Blackburn
October 18, 1946 - June 7, 2021
Obituary
Roger "Rod" Blackburn 74 of Blackburn Bottom, Pikeville, KY passed from this earthly life Monday, June 7, 2021 at his residence.
Rod was born Friday October 18, 1946 in Pike County, KY, a son of the late Burnis and Goldie (Ratliff) Blackburn.
Other than his parents Rod was preceded in death by two brothers Eugene and Doug Blackburn.
Rod is survived by two sons Clinton Blackburn and his wife Angela Kaye of Winchester, KY and Timothy Blackburn and his wife Melissa of Morehead, KY; three brothers Vernon Blackburn of Pikeville, KY, Kelly Blackburn of Kimper, KY and Archie Blackburn of Morristown, TN; four sisters Jewel Blackburn, Kathy Gannon, Janice Collins and Cherri Newsome all of Pikeville, KY; nine grandchildren Travis, Lance, and Kaitlin Blackburn, Ramsey Green, Lindsey Morton, Laura Watts, Natasha Gannon, Ryan Davis and Natasha (Justin) Cherosky; and three great grandchildren Lucas, Dominic, and Charley.
Rod leaves behind many other family and friends to mourn his passing.
Roger "Rod" Blackburn will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Visitation at Community Funeral Home Wednesday June 9, 2021 after 6:00 PM and Thursday June 10, 2021 with services nightly at 7:00 PM with Dale Williamson, Duayne Smith, Mike Lowe, and Greg Stanley officiating.
Funeral at Community Funeral Home Friday June 11, 2021 11:00 AM with Dale Williamson, Duayne Smith, Mike Lowe, and Greg Stanley officiating.
Burial will follow at Blackburn Cemetery.
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ROGER "ROD" BLACKBURN
Roger "Rod" Blackburn, age seventy-four, of Meta, KY passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. He was born October 18, 1946, the son of the late Burnis and Goldie Ratliff Blackburn.
He is survived by his two sons, Clinton (Angela Kaye) and Tim (Melissa) Blackburn; three brother, Kelly, Vernon, and Archie; four sister, Jewel, Kathy, Jan, and Cherri; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Rod was a retired coal miner and an avid fisherman. He was the smile that everyone needed: always joking and entertaining. When he wasn't working, you could find him surrounded by loved ones. All of whom thought there was no one else like Rod. He was loving, giving, and caring. He taught us all to love with everything inside of us, not to take things too seriously, and to have fun with one another while we have the chance.
Everyone who knew Rod has a story to tell. A story that they will never forget: whether it was fishing trips, practical jokes, funny work stories, or just sitting in the swing on the front porch. If you had the opportunity to meet him, I am sure he made an impact on your life. Rod will be missed by all of us, but his legacy will live on. He will be with us in the smile his memory bring to our faces and the warmth in our hearts as we reminisce.
The world has dulled and lost a spark of life, but Heaven looks a little brighter. Our hope and desire is to all be together again one day.
Written by his loving family
October 18, 1946 - June 7, 2021
Obituary
Roger "Rod" Blackburn 74 of Blackburn Bottom, Pikeville, KY passed from this earthly life Monday, June 7, 2021 at his residence.
Rod was born Friday October 18, 1946 in Pike County, KY, a son of the late Burnis and Goldie (Ratliff) Blackburn.
Other than his parents Rod was preceded in death by two brothers Eugene and Doug Blackburn.
Rod is survived by two sons Clinton Blackburn and his wife Angela Kaye of Winchester, KY and Timothy Blackburn and his wife Melissa of Morehead, KY; three brothers Vernon Blackburn of Pikeville, KY, Kelly Blackburn of Kimper, KY and Archie Blackburn of Morristown, TN; four sisters Jewel Blackburn, Kathy Gannon, Janice Collins and Cherri Newsome all of Pikeville, KY; nine grandchildren Travis, Lance, and Kaitlin Blackburn, Ramsey Green, Lindsey Morton, Laura Watts, Natasha Gannon, Ryan Davis and Natasha (Justin) Cherosky; and three great grandchildren Lucas, Dominic, and Charley.
Rod leaves behind many other family and friends to mourn his passing.
Roger "Rod" Blackburn will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Visitation at Community Funeral Home Wednesday June 9, 2021 after 6:00 PM and Thursday June 10, 2021 with services nightly at 7:00 PM with Dale Williamson, Duayne Smith, Mike Lowe, and Greg Stanley officiating.
Funeral at Community Funeral Home Friday June 11, 2021 11:00 AM with Dale Williamson, Duayne Smith, Mike Lowe, and Greg Stanley officiating.
Burial will follow at Blackburn Cemetery.
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ROGER "ROD" BLACKBURN
Roger "Rod" Blackburn, age seventy-four, of Meta, KY passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. He was born October 18, 1946, the son of the late Burnis and Goldie Ratliff Blackburn.
He is survived by his two sons, Clinton (Angela Kaye) and Tim (Melissa) Blackburn; three brother, Kelly, Vernon, and Archie; four sister, Jewel, Kathy, Jan, and Cherri; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Rod was a retired coal miner and an avid fisherman. He was the smile that everyone needed: always joking and entertaining. When he wasn't working, you could find him surrounded by loved ones. All of whom thought there was no one else like Rod. He was loving, giving, and caring. He taught us all to love with everything inside of us, not to take things too seriously, and to have fun with one another while we have the chance.
Everyone who knew Rod has a story to tell. A story that they will never forget: whether it was fishing trips, practical jokes, funny work stories, or just sitting in the swing on the front porch. If you had the opportunity to meet him, I am sure he made an impact on your life. Rod will be missed by all of us, but his legacy will live on. He will be with us in the smile his memory bring to our faces and the warmth in our hearts as we reminisce.
The world has dulled and lost a spark of life, but Heaven looks a little brighter. Our hope and desire is to all be together again one day.
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