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Joseph Blackburn Obituary
July 12, 1937 -
November 26, 2024
Joseph Morgan Blackburn, age 87 of Maryville, Born July 12, 1937 in Scott County, VA and died when the good lord was ready on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Joe was born the tenth of 12 children to Oren L. and Mabel Blackburn. He is Survived by his Wife Nina Bishop Blackburn; Son, Micheal and Wife Sherrie; Grand Son, Austin Blackburn; Grand Daughter; Tasha Haggard; Great Grand Daughter, Alaya Grimes; Sister, Ruth Anne. Preceded in Death by Parents; Brothers, Tom, Frank, Keith, and Oren Jr.; Sisters, Barbara Richardson, Jeanette Tomlinson, Yvonne Carter, Christine Jones, Norma Odum, and Roberta Stewart; Grand Daughter, Ciera Blackburn; Grand Son, Jason Davis; Step Daughter, Teresa Haggard; Step Son, Russell Lawrence. Joe attended Hilton High School class of 54 and ETSU. He was a member of the Virginia National Guard for 21 - l/2 yrs. Retiring with the Rank of Major. He worked 22 yrs. at ASG in Kingsport, TN retiring in 1978 and went to work for ALCOA in Sept. 78 and retiring as Maintenance Supervisor in 1992. He was a member of the Nottingham Methodist Church in Scott County, VA and Fairview United Methodist Church, Maryville TN. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 12:00 until 2:00 PM in the Smith Trinity Chapel with a Celebration of Joe's life to follow at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jerry Russell officiating. The entombment will follow at the Grandview Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital @ www.stjude.org. Condolences may be shared through Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com
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Joyce Gray Manis
December 5, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Joe and I graduated together from Hiltons High School in 1954. He was voted the most Athletic Boy in our class and I was the most athletic girl. We both loved basketball. I knew many of his siblings. A great family. Praying for the family.
Donna Erdman
December 4, 2024
Alaya, We are sorry about the passing of your grandpa. Nurse Donna
Frances Sampson Perry
December 3, 2024
Joe and the entire Blackburn family were very dear and much respected to many from the Gate City/Scott County, VA. area. My sincere sympathy to his family. May our Heavenly Father give you the peace that only He can provide. Rejoice in a life well lived and know that you will be together again in Heaven if you know the Lord Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Blessings to each of you!
Sharon & Leland Morris
December 3, 2024
We are so sorry to hear about Joe! Sending love and prayers to all of the family!
Bill Kilgore
December 3, 2024
Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a friend and mentor in the VANG for a lot of years. RIP Maj.
Bill Kilgore, USA retired
Tucker Coleman
December 3, 2024
Joe and his brother Bird were great friends of mine and they taught me how to play the game of basketball and especially how to shoot the basketball.
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