MR. WILLIE RAY BLACKMON, age 78, passed away Thursday morning, February 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Trion, Georgia on November 17, 1946, to the late Paul and Grace Hennon Blackmon. Mr. Blackmon was a member of East Trion Church of God, and was retired from Mount Vernon Mills; He loved to play guitar, sing, wood working, and fishing. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Joan Carpenter Blackmon, and siblings the late Mitchell Blackmon and Barbara Steward; and a granddaughter, Alexis Bramblett also passed away earlier.
Surviving are children, Tim (Jolena) Blackmon, Tracey Yarbrough, Jason (Misty) Blackmon, Amber (Jeff) White; grandchildren, Dexter (Kristin) Blackmon, Justin Yarbrough, Dawson Yarbrough, Abby Bramblett, Brandon (Jessi) Blaylock, Bree (Dakota) LuAllen, Tristan Blackmon, Riley Blackmon, and Anniston White; great grandchildren, Pierce, Kade, Millie, J.R., Riley, Raegyne, Kruz, Harper, Hudson, Hayson, and Waylon; sister, Bonnie Bryant; brother, Roy Blackmon; special friend, Sandra Burrage.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 22nd, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Max Reed and Douglas Lee officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Justin Yarbrough, Dawson Yarbrough, Dexter Blackmon, Brandon Blaylock, Dakota LuAllen, and Jason Gilliland; Honorary Pallbearers, Britt Carpenter, Zack Carpenter, and Christian Etheridge. Visitation will be Saturday from noon until 3:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the Family ask for contributions to help with funeral expenses.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Willie Ray Blackmon.
