James Douglas Blackburn, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022.
He was born on September 23, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky to Wilbur and Onita (Hockersmith ) Blackburn. James was a veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Barry Lee Blackburn.
James is survived by his sisters, Cheri Kaye Blackburn and Beverly Ann Patterson (Lowell); brother, Michael Gary Blackburn; 2 nieces; and 2 nephews.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 am on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Newcomer Cremation, Funerals & Receptions (235 Juneau Drive Louisville, KY 40243) with burial following at 3:00 pm at Resthaven Memorial Park in Louisville.
Contributions in James's memory can be made to the International Medical Corps to help people affected by conflict in Ukraine.
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