Thurman Blackburn

Thurman Blackburn, 72, of Warsaw, Indiana, died on 9/17/2010 at 3:27 AM at his residence. He was born on July 23, 1938 in Pike County, Kentucky. He was born to Thelmar and Lana (Jarvis) Blackburn. Thurman served in the U.S. Air Force, Airman Second Class, Vietnam WarHe has been a Kosciusko County resident since 1960.He was married in Clintwood, VA Nov. 5, 1960 to Josephine Hughes (she preceded May 22, 2009)He retired as a Tool Die Maker for Zimmer, Inc. Warsaw, IN after 18 years.He was a member of the Pentecostal Lighthouse Church in Warsaw. Thurman is survived by2 Daughters: Thelma Sue(and spouse Kevin) Kersey of Silver Lake, INVicki Lynn (and spouse Robert) Johnson of Leesburg, INSon: Ricky Dean (and spouse Zona) Blackburn of Silver Lake, IN2 Sisters: Alma Reynolds of Coal Grove, OHLucille Burchett of Prestonsburg, KYBrother: Thurston Blackburn of Milford, IN9 Grandchildren: Jacqueline, Jessica, Trey, Tyler, Kirk, Damion, Amber, Ashley and AbigailReverend Glen Hughes will officiate the services Services will be held at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel - Warsaw on Monday, September 20, 2010 at 10:00 AM. Calling hours will be 1-5 PM on Sunday, September 19, 2010. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery - Warsaw with Military Honors by Warsaw American Legion Post 49 and VFW Post 1126. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel - Warsaw is in charge of arrangements. The family request that memorial contributions be made toKosciusko Home Care Hospice 902 Provident Dr P.O. Box 1196Warsaw, In. 46581-1196