Phillip Dwight Blackburn

Phillip Dwight Blackburn, age 59, of Homer, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 13, 2012, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Blackburn was born in Jackson County, Georgia on June 22, 1952, to the late Roy Edward and Bertie Ruth Barrett Blackburn. He was of the Christian Faith and enjoyed getting together with family and friends. Survivors include his loving wife of 26 years, Cheri Marie Brookshire Blackburn, Homer, GA; sisters and brother-in-law, Patricia Jean and George Douglas Andrews, Alto, GA, and Deborah Ann and Robert Lee Pritchett, Homer, GA; brother, Kenneth Jerry Blackburn, Cornelia, GA; mother-in-law, Nettie Elaine Zent, Decatur, AL; brother-in-law, James Hugh Brookshire, Jr. Madison, AL; sister-in-law, Marilyn Lynn Stowe, Decatur, AL; and a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends. Mr. Blackburn was cremated. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at the Bethany Christian Church in Homer, Georgia, with Pastor Keith Holladay officiating. Those who wish to express online condolences to the Blackburn family may do so by visiting our website at www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, Georgia. 706-778-7123