Laclede County Record logo and header

RANDY BLACKBURN

Posted

Randy Blackburn, born Jan. 28, 1954, has passed away on June 20, 2023, in Fayetteville, N.C.

Randy was preceded in death by many loved ones.

He is survived by his children, Chris Blackburn and spouse, Carrie Grissom Blackburn of Lebanon; Chelse and spouse, Michael Spikes of Irving, Texas; as well as six grandchildren, Trenton and spouse Rebecca, Bella, Rob, Devin, Davina and Brayden, and great-grandchildren, Lennon, Luke and Mahala; siblings, Donnie and Terry Blackburn and Rosie Eady; all of Lebanon; Donna and Dennis Fuerstenberg of South Dakota; Judy and Don Massey of Phillipsburg; half siblings, Alice and Jr Myers; step siblings, Geneva and Jack Reynolds, Jackie and Connie Williams; all of Lebanon; his stepmother, Margie Blackburn of Lebanon, and his partner Glenn Farabaugh of North Carolina; also a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

Randy had a number of hobbies and even more talents. He was very talented with musical instruments and enjoyed playing the piano both in church and at home.

He had a green thumb and loved to garden; he was a Jack of all trades around the house. He was a great cook and loved to make delicious meals for those he cared for.

Randy has touched so many lives and will be deeply missed by many. Randy has been cremated and a celebration of life is being planned.