Donald Eugene Blackman

Donald Eugene Blackman, 77, of Lanesville, Indiana, passed away on June 7, 2016. He was born on August 10, 1938, in Elizabeth, Indiana to Theodore and Phyllis (Bour) Blackman. Donald worked in paint and wallpaper retail for many years. He was a hard worker, enjoyed reading his bible, and spending time with his family.

Along with his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his son, Rodney Blackman, and brother, Sherrill Blackman. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Madeline (Farnsley) Blackman, his son, Rondal Blackman (Julie); brothers, Kenneth Blackman (Valorie), and Darrell Blackman (Brenda); four grandchildren, Jeremy, Chad, Craig, Garrett; and two great-grandchildren, Elliot and August.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 PM on Thursday, June 9, 2016, and 11 to 1 PM on Friday at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN 47150). His Funeral Service will be at 1 PM on Friday, June 10, 2016 at the funeral home with burial to follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Lanesville, Indiana.

Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (P. O. Box 100, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908).

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