Larry Donnell

Blackburn

Mr. Larry Donnell Blackburn was born on September 1, 1953, to Annie Maude Yarbrough and Carlton Reid in Reidsboro, Georgia. Larry received his formal education at Kaiserslautern American High School in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

After high school Larry enlisted in the United States Army, where he served from July 1974 – November 1977. Later he was honorably discharged.

Larry accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was united with New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.

Mr. Larry Donnell Blackburn met the love of his life and was united in holy matrimony with Ms. Edith White on April 30, 1993, in Atlanta, Georgia. Their union together was blessed with six children.

Larry was employed by Borden Chemical/Berry Global as a Mixer for 39 years. In his leisure time he enjoyed music, word games, puzzles, and most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.

On Thursday, July 11, 2024, Mr. Larry Donnell Blackburn's name was called, and he answered and was 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 mother, Annie Maude Yarbrough, father, Carlton Reid; grandmother, Rosa Ann Laster; brothers, Johnny (Pee Wee) Yarbrough, and Willie B. Reid; sisters, Lucy Reid Coggins, and Odell Reid Thompson, and his grandson, La'Darius Donnell Terrell.

Mr. Larry Donnell Blackburn leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories his devoted and loving wife, Mrs. Edith Blackburn; his six children, David (Marsha) Copenny, Larry (Tracy) Terrell, Zachary Lucier, Angie Blackburn, Angela Blackburn, and Natalie Blackburn; aunt, Mary Frances Alexander; siblings, Catherine Johnson, Donald Trice, Rosa Ann Blackburn, Willie (Red) Yarbrough, Brenda (Alfred) Green, Sr., and Rose (Marvin) Curtis; 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

A Memorial service celebrating his life with Military Honors will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. Teresa "Rita" Holloway will Officiate and Pastor Alfred T. Green, Sr., is the Eulogist.