Ronald Joseph Blackburn Jr.'s Obituary
Ronald Joseph Blackburn Jr (1978-2024)
It is with a heavy heart that the Blackburn family announce the passing of our beloved, Ronald Joseph Blackburn Jr (aka Joe/Joseph) who passed unexpectedly on April 3, 2024, at his home in Tavares, FL at the age of 45. Joe was born in Westland, Michigan on October 2, 1978 to parents Ronald Joseph Blackburn and Katherine Blackburn. Joseph graduated from Apopka High School in Apopka, Florida.
Joseph was a loving husband and father dedicated to his family and is survived by his wife, Mayra Blackburn; his children, Samantha Blackburn, Katelynn (Katie) Blackburn, Tyler Blackburn, Isabella (Bella) Blackburn and stepdaughter Kaitlynn Labuzienski; granddaughter Tatum Davis; mother, Katherine Blackburn; sisters, Tina Walker, Dawn Rymerson, and Rhonda Kessinger; brothers-in-law Terry Walker, Rick Rymerson and Chris Kessinger as well as his nieces and nephews. Joseph was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Joseph Blackburn.
Joseph will always be remembered for his passion for cooking, love of the outdoors and boating. We will miss Joseph every day and his memory will live on in the hearts of all of those who loved him. Private Memorial Service to be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at family residence.
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