RICHARD BRUCE BLACKBURN

Richard "Ricky" Bruce Blackburn, age 62, of Bascom, FL, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Southeast Health in Dothan, AL.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM EST (6:00 PM CST), at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home.

Mr. Blackburn was born in Donalsonville, GA on March 17, 1964, to the late William Lamar Blackburn and Peggy Jordan Blackburn. He worked as a mechanic at Shaw Industries. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and anything outdoors.

He is survived by his wife, Paula Peterson Blackburn of Bascom, FL; his brothers, Rusty Blackburn and Scott Blackburn both of Bascom, FL; his nephews, Trevor Blackburn and Seth Blackburn; his great nephew, Rhyatt Blackburn; his aunts; Linda Blackburn, Nina Pritchard and husband Don all of Donalsonville, GA; his uncles, Larry Blackburn, and Rob Blackburn and wife Gloria all of Donalsonville, GA. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lamar Blackburn and Peggy Jordan Blackburn.