Thomas Blackburn Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 24, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina

Thomas Blackburn Jr.

July 7, 1946 - October 24, 2025 (79 years old)

Raleigh, North Carolina

Thomas Blackburn Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 24, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home

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Thomas Blackburn Jr.

July 7, 1946 - October 24, 2025 (79 years old)

Raleigh, North Carolina

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Thomas Blackburn Jr. Obituary

The world bids farewell to Thomas Blackburn Jr. of Raleigh, North Carolina, departing on October 24, 2025 at the age of 79. Thomas leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Blackburn Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas R. Blackburn and Bernice D. Blackburn. He is survived by: his wife Shirley Johnson Blackburn; his daughter Lora (Alex Artemenko); his grandchildren, Daniel Lev, Andrew Caleb, Lydia Ruth and Liliann Grace Artemenko; his son Thomas (Rachel); and his sister Sandra Edwards (Eddie, family: Matthew, Llewyn, Mila, Jonathan, Luca).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Transitions LifeCare: Transitions Kids Playground (http://www.transitionslifecare.org), or to Pleasant Grove Baptist Cemetery Fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home



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Oct 27

Visitation

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
3982 Clingman Rd, Ronda, NC 28670

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Oct 27

Funeral service

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
3982 Clingman Rd, Ronda, NC 28670

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Oct 27

Burial

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
3982 Clingman Rd, Ronda, NC 28670

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