Jerald “Jerry” Lynn Blackburn, 70, passed away Monday afternoon, November 9, 2020, at Moses Cone Hospital.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Born December 29, 1949 in Rockingham County, NC, Jerry was the son of the late Jack and Josephine Eubanks Blackburn.  He enjoyed taking long drives in the mountains making stops at various wineries, cooking, and listening to music.  Jerry was a graduate of Morehead High School, Class of 1968 and a graduate of East Carolina University and a retiree of Karastan Mills. 

He is survived by his son, Chris Blackburn of Greensboro; granddaughter, Lila Adeline Blackburn; and cousins, Lee Allison Eubanks, Gray Eubanks Martin and Synthia Friesland.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com