Obituary of Eugene Blackmon

Life Legacy Mr. Eugene “Pete” Blackmon, age 91, of Barnesville, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 in a Spalding County Healthcare Facility. A native of Upson County, Mr. Blackmon lived in Barnesville for most of his life. He was the son of the late Mr. Jake Blackmon and the late Mrs. Maggie Waldrop Blackmon, and was also preceded in death by his wife, the late Mrs. Sybil Christine Gulledge Blackmon. Mr. Blackmon was a WWII veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He was retired as a Machinist from Continental Tire Company after 21 years. Mr. Blackmon is survived by: 3 Children – Bobby (& Mary Frances) Blackmon, Cheryl (& Bobby) Zellner, & Tony (& Cheryl) Blackmon ; 9 Grandchildren – Tim (& Kathy) Zellner, Derek (& Jennifer) Zellner, Kris Zellner, Jeff (& Marisa) Blackmon, Brandy (& Kevin) Messer, Daniel (& Devin) Blackmon, Amanda (& James) Zarosky, Melody (& James) Roscoe, & Scottie (& Amber) Blackmon ; 27 Great Grandchildren, & 2 Great Great Grandchildren ; and a very special family friend – Edna Ellington. Funeral Services for Mr. Eugene “Pete” Blackmon will be conducted Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 3 O’Clock in the Calvary Baptist Church with the Reverend Allen Newman and the Reverend Ian Bowers officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 1:00pm until the service hour at the Calvary Baptist Church. Those who wish may view the Memorial Page and sign the Guestbook online at: www.williamsfh.net Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of arrangements. (770) 358-1678