Tommy Blackburn

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Francis Blackburn, age 76, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

The family will receive friends at Wilkinson Funeral Home Monday, July 19 from 12 to 1 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Forest Lawn West Cemetery in Charlotte at 2 p.m.

Mr. Blackburn was born April 11, 1945 in Walkertown, NC, a son of the late Orville E and Ila Bumgardner Blackburn. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Clayton, Norris, and Ricky.

Tommy retired from Interstate Electric after 39 years of service. He and his wife, Carolyn were longtime residents of the Pawtucket community in Charlotte, before moving to Kannapolis. They enjoyed traveling with friends and family, which included visiting all the lighthouses. The Blackburn’s loved spending time with their only grandson and watching Tommy’s favorite team the Tarheels play basketball. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carolyn Church Blackburn; son, Rodney Blackburn and wife, Melanie of Concord; grandson, Nicholas Blackburn of Concord; brother Michael Blackburn and wife, Jerry of Clover, SC; and a host of other loving relatives.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Novant Health Hospice, 1229 Statesville Blvd. Salisbury, NC 28144.