Funeral services for Edward Phillip Blackburn Jr., 67, of Alto will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville. Pastor Mitchell Thomason and Pastor Derek Howard will officiate with interment to follow the service in Yonah Memorial Gardens with military honors.
Mr. Blackburn passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at his residence.
Born Jan. 6, 1952, he was the son of Martha Thomason Blackburn and the late Edward Phillip Blackburn Sr. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by grandparents, Marvin and Eva Blackburn, and Albert and Grace Thomason.
Mr. Blackburn was a disabled veteran having honorably served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of the American Legion and Cornelia Christian Church.
Survivors include his mother, Martha Thomason Blackburn of Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Angel and Max Lipchinsky of Alto; son, Edward Phillip Blackburn III of Alto; sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Don Dye of Villa Rica; and grandchildren, Travis, Lane, Sean, Belle and Lily.
Those wishing may send condolences online at hillsidememorialchapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville.