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Larry Blackburn

September 9, 1941 — October 23, 2016

Larry G “LB” Blackburn, 75, of Athens, TN passed away at home on October 23, 2016. He was born at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN and was a lifetime resident of Athens, TN. He was the son of the late Hubert and Cloy Blackburn and was also preceded in death by his only brother H.H. “Punk” Blackburn.
Larry was a member of Allen Memorial Church of Athens, TN, a lifetime member (46 years) of Athens Elks Lodge # 1927, and a member of Alhambra Shrine of Chattanooga for over 30 years. He was the retired owner of Blackburn Oil. An Avid Boater, he enjoyed long trips traveling by water and loved being a part of the Vol Navy for many years. Among his other hobbies he enjoyed drag racing, motorcycles, and shared a love for horses. He was the owner of Blackburn Stables.
Larry is survived by his wife Pat Wallace Blackburn; his daughter Shannon Blackburn Lambert and husband Tom Lambert of Athens, his step son Brian D Sheely ; step daughters Kimberly Sheely Wade and Teresa Sheely Beck and her husband Jeffrey Beck all of Knoxville. One bother-in-law Bobby Wallace and wife Pat Atchley Wallace of Cleveland, TN, One sister-in-law Ruth Blackburn of Murfreesboro, TN. Grandchildren Blake Lambert and wife Kelly of Englewood, TN, Trent Lambert and wife Samantha of Englewood, TN, Kylie Lambert Brown and husband Grant Brown of Riceville, TN. Step grandchildren Nathan Wade and wife Kaitlyn Wade of Knoxville, TN, Rhiannon Sheely Burmeister and husband Kevin Burmeister of Cookeville, TN, Lauren Beck, Sydney Beck, Hayden Wade, and Andrew Wampler all of Knoxville, TN.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 on Friday, October 28, 2016 at Allen Memorial church in Athens, TN, located at 800 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN, 37303, to be immediately followed by a memorial service with Pastor Charla Sherbakoff officiating. A private burial will be held in Shelbyville, TN at Zion Hill Church. Larry requested, memorial contributions be made to Allen Memorial United Methodist church in Athens, TN In lieu of flowers.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Larry and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Blackburn family with his arrangements.

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Visitation

Friday, October 28, 2016

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Allen Memorial United Methodist Church

800 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN 37303

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Friday, October 28, 2016

Starts at 7:00 pm (Central time)

Allen Memorial United Methodist Church

800 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN 37303

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