Thomas A. Blackburn

Age 74, of Minerva, passed away Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.  He was born July 5, 1951 in Canton to the late Ralph and Mildred (Almasy) Blackburn. He was a millwright and member of the Millwright Pile Drivers Union Local #1090 He graduated from Canton South High School. He loved the outdoors and going trap shooting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Jeannette (Smith) Blackburn, son, John Blackburn of Minerva, 3 brothers, Larry (Anna) Blackburn of Canton, Mark (Linda) Blackburn of Minerva, Patrick (Vikki) Blackburn of Canton and a grandson, John Thomas Blackburn.

A Mass of the Christian Burial will be Thursday at 11:00 am in St. Francis Catholic Church in Malvern with Fr. Victor Cinson as celebrant.  Calling hours will be 2 hours prior to services from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the church.  Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.