Obituary for John Thomas "Jake" Blackburn
John Thomas "Jake" Blackburn,Jr., 84 Passed away February 21, 2020 at Lexington Manor. He
was raised in Rolling Fork, MS and lived at Thornton,MS for the past 40 years.
Jake was preceded in death by wife Louise,parents John Thomas and Ruby Loper Blackburn, brother Bill Merchant and Norris Blackburn and sister Sarah Blackburn Wright.
He is survived by brothers Jerry (Joann) Blackburn of Thornton,MS, James (Cindy) Blackburn of Tupelo,MS. Four Grandchildren,one great granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jake served in the U .S.Army, was a farm manger, and parts salesman for W,E, Diggs in Tchula,MS
A graveside interment service will be held at a later date,
was raised in Rolling Fork, MS and lived at Thornton,MS for the past 40 years.
Jake was preceded in death by wife Louise,parents John Thomas and Ruby Loper Blackburn, brother Bill Merchant and Norris Blackburn and sister Sarah Blackburn Wright.
He is survived by brothers Jerry (Joann) Blackburn of Thornton,MS, James (Cindy) Blackburn of Tupelo,MS. Four Grandchildren,one great granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jake served in the U .S.Army, was a farm manger, and parts salesman for W,E, Diggs in Tchula,MS
A graveside interment service will be held at a later date,