James Ross Blackburn Jr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Ross Blackburn Jr. (Jupiter, Florida), who passed away at the age of 93, on April 21, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Ross Blackburn Sr. and Esther Flagle Blackburn. He is survived by: his wife Lynn Gott Blackburn of Maine; his children, Linda Blackburn Brown of Miami, Lisa Joyce Blackburn of Atlanta, Georgia and Andrea Evans Veazey (Doug Veazey) of Homestead, Florida; his great grandchild Sebastian Gonzalez; and his caregiver Case Manager.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home - Connectitut

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May 8, 2023

Don Lanman wrote a sympathy message

“The Palm Beach Chapter SAR mourns the loss beloved Compatriot & Vietnam Era US Air Force Veteran Jim” Blackburn, Jim was a loyal 40-Year member of the Sons of the American Revolution, former Chapter President, member of the SAR Veterans Battalion and SAR Patriot Medal recipient. USAF Captain Blackburn saw service as a Pilot flying various transport aircraft in the Korean War and subsequently as a commercial pilot flying troops and material during the Vietnam War. God Speed Brother!”

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Riverside Memorial Park
19351 SE County Line Rd, Tequesta, FL 33469

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Grace Immanuel Bible Church
17475 Jonathan Dr, Jupiter, FL 33477

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Grace Immanuel Bible Church
17475 Jonathan Dr, Jupiter, FL 33477

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