Edwin H. "Buddy" Blackburn's obituary , Passed away on October 11, 2025 in Mena, Arkansas

Edwin H. "Buddy" Blackburn

May 18, 1936 - October 11, 2025 (89 years old)

Mena, Arkansas

Edwin H. "Buddy" Blackburn's obituary , Passed away on October 11, 2025 in Mena, Arkansas

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Beasley-Wood Funeral Home

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Edwin H. "Buddy" Blackburn

May 18, 1936 - October 11, 2025 (89 years old)

Mena, Arkansas

Edwin H. Blackburn Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Edwin H. Blackburn of Mena, Arkansas, who passed away on October 11, 2025 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edwin H. Blackburn to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harwell Blackburn and Estalene Murphy Blackburn; his sisters, Alice Fay and Dorothy Jean; his wife Bonnie Blackburn; his nephew Travis; and his family Benny Parks.

He is survived by: his siblings, Russell Blackburn of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Wanda Barrow (Don) of Little Rock and Sandy Edmondson (Larry); his siblings' children, Trevitt, Kevin and Donette; his family, Kim Parks, Josh, Shanna Parks, Amber and Jamie Ralls; and his granddaughter Bonita Flint.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 14th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the First Assembly of God (2111 Sutherland Ave, Mena, AR 71953). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 14th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideons.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home



Tue

Oct 14

Visitation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

First Assembly of God
2111 Sutherland Ave, Mena, AR 71953

Tue

Oct 14

Funeral service

2:00 PM

First Assembly of God
2111 Sutherland Ave, Mena, AR 71953

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