Curtis Blackburn, age 85, passed away on November 2, 2023, at his residence in Conehatta.

Visitation will be held on November 4, 2023, at Newton County Funeral Home-South from 9:00am-
11:00am and service to follow in the funeral home chapel.

Burial will be at Conehatta Methodist Cemetery.

Rev. William Savell and Rev. James Mitchell will officiate.

Mr. Curtis was a member of Pleasant Valley Church. He was a retired builder of 52 years who showed
great pride in his work. He was a devoted father and grandfather who spent most of his spare time
playing ball with his sons, and when he no longer played, he continued to support all his grandchildren
and great grandchildren at sporting events. He will be greatly missed.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Blackburn; parents, Pat Blackburn and Thelma Blackburn
Holladay; brothers Bobby (Becky), Harold (Janie) and Jimmy Blackburn.

He is survived by his wife, Susie Blackburn and her family; brother Larry Blackburn (Jo);his sister-in-law
Carol Blackburn; four sons, Norman, Tim (Felicia), Drew (Kat), Tab (Delaine) and honorable mention
Ronnie Cook and James Mitchell; nine grandchildren Tiffany Bruton (Shawn), Kelli Blackburn, Chasity
Bounds, Curt Blackburn (Kristin), Lee Blackburn (Abby), Cole Blackburn, Caleb Blackburn (Beth), Kyle
Blackburn (Olivia) and Justin Blackburn (Allison); thirteen great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and
nephews.

Pallbearers will be Phillip Firth, Ronnie Cook, Curt Blackburn, Justin Blackburn, Riley Bruton and Cole
Blackburn.

A special thanks to Quality Hospice Care for their compassionate and devoted care during the pastfour
months.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Quality Hospice Care Volunteer Program at 317 Range
Avenue, Philadelphia, MS 39350.

An online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com

Newton County Funeral Home-South is in charge of arrangements.