Jack Blackburn

August 6, 1956 - February 19, 2007

Jack S. Blackburn, Jr., age 50, of Damascus, Virginia, died unexpectedly Monday, February 19, 2007 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia and a son of the late Jack Blackburn, Sr. and Betty J. Blackburn. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. He is survived by two brothers, Steven M. Blackburn and his wife, Diana, of Damascus, Virginia and Robert W. Blackburn, of Damascus, Virginia; two sisters, Vickie Blackburn, of Meadowview, Virginia and Melinda Blackburn, of Bristol, Virginia; a special aunt, Sylvia Blevins, of Damascus, Virginia; and a nephew, Grayson Blackburn. The funeral service will be conducted at 4:00 P.M. Friday, February 23, 2007 at the graveside at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, Virginia with Rev. Jane Ayers officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Blevins, Rock Blevins, Charles "Chuck" Bolling, Donald "Jinx" Campbell, Hal Cornett, William "Bill" Davis, David Fletcher, Greg Johnson, and Tom Rhea.The Highlands Fellowship Veterans Honor Guard will be conducting military graveside rites. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. Friends may call at anytime at the residence of his aunt, Sylvia Blevins. Condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.garrettfuneralhome.com or fax condolences to 276-475-5902. Mr. Blackburn and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Avenue, Damascus, VA 24236, (276) 475-3631.