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- Millard Filmore Blackburn, 89, Elizabethton, entered into rest Monday, February 25, 2013, at Hermitage Healthcare Center.
Mr. Blackburn was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County.
He was a son of the late Richard Oscar and Eva Robinson Blackburn and was also preceded in death by his wife, Callie Lewis Blackburn; one daughter, Melinda Barlow; and several siblings.
Mr. Blackburn was a US Marine Corps veteran.
He was a retired owner of a Gulf Service Station.
Mr. Blackburn was a Presbyterian, and a member of Gideon's International.
He was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, Dawn of Hope and for many years volunteered at the VA Medical Center assisting veterans to worship service every Sunday.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Bond and Susan Barrow and her husband, David; grandchildren, Karen Taufer, Lynn Bond, Luke Barlow, Philip Barrow, Callie Barrow, Olivia Barrow, Peter Barrow, James Barrow and Aaron Barrow; six great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and special friends.
The family will greet friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Friday, March 1, 2013, at Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services.
Military Honors Graveside Services will follow at 2:30 PM Friday at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, TN.
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