Mr. John Walter Blackmon, 78, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Lumberton, NC on July 21, 1943 to the late Walter Blackmon and the late Retha Mae Pate.

He had a true love for music. He enjoyed being involved in various musical groups and performing at various venues throughout Robeson County, as well as singing in his church's choir.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Johnnie Fay Pittman Blackmon, and his sister, Faye Dean Blackmon.

He is survived by his wife, Faye Blackmon of the home; a daughter, Barbara Jackson and husband Frank of Lumberton, NC; two stepdaughters, Sandra Hardee of Whiteville, NC and Debbie Allen and husband Michael of Hope Mills, NC; two grandchildren, Erika Nolley and husband Brian and Phillip Jackson and wife Brittany, all of Lumberton, NC; a step-grandson, Tracy McKinley of Lumberton, NC; and a great-grandson, Hudson Jackson of Lumberton, NC.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to his medical team who worked tirelessly to improve his quality of life.

The family will receive friends and loved ones prior to the service on Sunday, January 30, 2022, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5 ^th Street in Lumberton, NC. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM in the chapel with Rev. Jeff Broadwell and Rev. LeRoy Burke officiating.

Burial will follow at New Hollywood Cemetery in Lumberton, NC.