John Daniel Blackmon, 65, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born February 29, 1952 in Bladen County to the late Shelton Blackmon and the late Ida Fields Blackmon. He was a veteran of the US Army and was later employed in welding and construction.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Curtis "Bob" Blackman and Bill Blackmon; and three sisters: Betty Anderson, Esther Edwards, and Linda Willoughby.

John is survived by his wife of 46 years, Brenda Hamilton Blackmon of the home; one daughter, Andrea B. Ivey and husband Al of Lumberton; three grandchildren: Courtney Rogerson and husband Garrett, Corey White and wife Kayla, and David Ivey; two great-grandchildren: Ida Rogerson and, arriving July 16, Harrison White; two brothers: Bennie Blackmon of Evergreen and Sammy Blackmon and wife Sandy of Bladenboro; one sister, Mary Lou Autry of Kenansville; his beloved Ellie; and several nieces and nephews.

A time of visitation will take place on Friday, June 2, 2017, from 7:00-9:00 PM at East Lumberton Church of God.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at 4:00 PM at East Lumberton Church of God with Pastor Bruce Brumfield, Rev. L.F. Hatchell, and Rev. Oneil Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Floyd Memory Gardens.