John Byron Blackmon, age 80 of Barnesville, Georgia passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at Heritage Inn Nursing Home.
Mr. Blackmon was born on October 6, 1939 in Griffin, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents, John P. Blackmon and Leila Logan Forrester; daughter Rhonda Lynn Blackmon; sister Hettie Chandler. John served in the US Air force; he retired from Delta Airlines after 30 years as a lead mechanic. Mr. Blackmon was an avid farmer, and loved being outside and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Gwynlyn Blackmon, sons Mike and wife Ivy, Mickey and wife Beverly; grandchildren, Michael and wife Kerby Blackmon , Byron Blackmon, Katherine Blackmon, Elizabeth Blackmon; sister, brothers, nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will take place at Rehoboth Church Cemetery on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 3:00 pm. Dr. Benny Tate and Reverend Argin Floyd will officiate.
In lieu of flowers you may make contributions to the Rehoboth Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1304 Barnesville Road, Griffin, Geaorgia 30224; The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Georgia, 57 Executive Park S., Suite 380 Atlanta, GA 30329, phone number 404-325-6973, also to The Alzheimer’s Association of Georgia, 41 Perimeter Center E #550, Atlanta, GA 30346, Phone number (404) 728-1181.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Rd, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.
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