Merle Lee Blackmun Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Merle Lee Blackmun of Jackson, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 94, on May 7, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Merle may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara; his sons, Phillip Folkler (Pia) and Mark Blackmun (Susan); and his grandchildren, Jessica Blackmun, Andrew, William and Jacob Folkler.
Friends who wish may make contributions to the Jackson County Animal Shelter 3370 Spring Arbor Rd. Jackson, MI 49203 or the Cascades Humane Society 1515 Carmen Dr. Jackson, MI 49202.
