Carl D. Blackburn, 63, of Malta, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, at Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville.

He was born August 6, 1951, in Zanesville, the son of the late Robert Blackburn and Ada Nelson Blackburn.

Mr. Blackburn was retired from the Laborers Union in Marietta and a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in McConnelsville. He loved to hunt and fish and spend time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his widow, Pam Hardbarger Blackburn, whom he married June 20, 1970; daughters, Angela Kay Blackburn of Grove City, and Maggie Blackburn of Malta; son, Casey (Heather) Ray Blackburn of Granville; one grandaughter, Isabella Blackburn; one sister, Linda Blackburn of Malta.

* In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy and James Blackburn. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at Miller-Huck Funeral Home in McConnelsville.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at the funeral home with Sam Elliott officiating.

He will be laid to rest in Malta Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Genesis Hospice and Pallitive Care or the M-M Volunteer Fire Dept. or the Pennsville Volunteer Fire Dept.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.miller-huck.com.