Jerrell David Blackburn
July 27, 1950 ~ September 5, 2021
David Blackburn, age 71, passed away at Christus Santa Rosa on Sunday, September 5, 2021. David was born on July 27, 1950 in Blanco, Texas to Bill and Maxine Blackburn.
David worked over 50 years perfecting his craft in the masonry field to become one of the best masons in the hill country. He took great pride in the quality of his work. He valued hard work and doing what was right by others and as a result was well respected in the community.
David is preceded in death by his brother, Henry Carroll Blackburn and sister, Joyce Faye Bettinger. He is survived by his children, Matthew Blackburn (Malissa), Tammy McKinney, and Jetta Mele (Hank); grandchildren, Megan Watts (Colton), Mason Blackburn, Sierra McKinney, Madison Blackburn, Blake Mele, Erica McKinney, Lexus Mele, and Jacen Mele; great-grandchildren, Lucian Watts; and siblings, James, Walter, Wilson and Leslie Blackburn.
A Celebration of Life will be held at First Baptist Church in Blanco on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM.
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Keep dancing! Rest peacefully. You will be missed.
Fun cousin! Always smiling and friendly. He will be missed.
My deepest condolences you will be missed I have heard many stories from my dad (Ronnie rust) sending prayers to the family. Rania, Cory &halie Stidhem
My sincere condolences to all of the Blackburn family both immediate and extended. David was a fine man and a Mason. May God bless him and all of you now and forever. Peace be with us all.
I am sorry for your loss. Ann Rider
David, you restored my antique home in 1990 and when I look at it today I see you. Thanks for being you. Good bye. Phil Greene
In deepest sympathy to the David Blackburn family.
He was a special man, he worked with my dad (Bob Halm)in his younger years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and God Bless.
Our heartfelt condolences of the loss of your loved one. May the lord comfort and bless you and your family during this time.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May this tree hold a memory forever.