Carlton Earl

Blackmon

Mr. Carlton Earl Blackmon was born on June 15, 1952, to Willie Marvin Blackmon and Dorothy Lee Blackmon in Griffin Spalding County, Georgia. Carlton attended Moore's Elementary School and graduated from Fairmont High School in the Class of 1970. After high school Carlton enlisted in the United States Army in 1970 and was Honorably Discharged in 1973.

Mr. Carlton Earl Blackmon accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age.  Mr. Carl Earl Blackmon met the love of his life Ms. Marisa Callahan and was joined in holy matrimony

Carlton was employed as a Truck Driver for many years until he retired. In his leisure time he enjoyed   spending time with his family.

On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, our Heavenly Father called Mr. Carlton Earl Blackmon home, where he will forever dwell in his presence. He is set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Marvin Blackmon and Dorothy Lee Traylor Blackmon.

Mr. Carlton Earl Blackmon leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories his loving and devoted wife of 31 years, Mrs. Marisa Callahan Blackmon; two daughters, Mattatha (Corelle) Harden, and Shamelia Miller; 6 grandchildren, Christian Morris, Jaylon harden, Jacoby Harden Jeremiah Andrews, Jacyah Andrews, and Elijah Baker; 4 great grandchildren, K'den Morgan, Zian Morgan, Kingston Morris, and Ace Washington; sisters-in-law, Megan Banks, and Charlotte Haymes; brother-in-law, Brent (Cora) Callahan, and a compassionate caregiver, Cynthia Qualls. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025, from 4PM - 6PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Funeral service with Military Honors will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interement will follo in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pastor Alma Strozier is the Eulogist.