Essie J Blackmon Obituary
We announce the death of Essie J Blackmon (Cleveland, Alabama), who passed away on September 20, 2026, at the age of 81. Essie will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Essie J Blackmon to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Steve Blackmon and Jessie Blackmon; her siblings, Hoyt Blackmon, Junior Blackmon and Geraldine Moody; her grandsons, Jessie Green and Robbie Copeland; and the father of her children EJ Evans.
She is survived by: her children, Michael Evans, Daryl Evans (Jan), Keith Evans, William Evans (Darlene), Diann Lindley (Patrick) and Thomas Evans (Judy Steipp); and her grandchildren, Jonathan Evans, Jessica Evans (Kayla), Jone'le Evans, Amanda Evans, Krissy Green (Josh Hill), Joshua Evans (Justina) and Joscelynn Evans. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Cleveland Funeral Home (17885 AL-160, Cleveland, AL 35049). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Mount Joy Cemetery (2245 Five Points Rd, Cleveland, AL 35049).
