James Calvin "Jimmy" Blackburn

A Taylorsville resident, Mr. James Calvin “Jimmy” Blackburn, age 61, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 5, 1960 in Jefferson County to the late Carl Elwood and Margaret Jewell Hagan Blackburn. He was a truck driver for IMI, loved cars and his toys. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Louise “Wa Wa” Ruble. He is survived by his son, Chris (Heather) Blackburn of Taylorsville, his daughter, Manda Blackburn (Troy Scrogham) of Bloomfield, 3 grandchildren, Chase Blackburn, Mackenzie and Jordan Lay, 2 brothers, Carl Dwight “Shorty” (Charlotte) Blackburn, Mike “Birdie” (Vanessa) Blackburn, both of Taylorsville, Phyllis (Ray) Shadowens of North Carolina, Diane (David) Lawless of Louisville, Sharon Lemus of Taylorsville, as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. James Calvin “Jimmy” Blackburn will be 6:00 pm Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the Greenwell-Houghlin Funeral Home in Taylorsville. Bro. Chad Goodlett will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 pm until time of the funeral service. The Greenwell-Houghlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.