Frank M. Blackburn

Frank M. Blackburn, age 90, formerly of Forest, OH now residing in West Liberty, OH died at Green Hills Care Center, West Liberty, OH at 3:00 a.m. Wed. Mar. 5, 2008. He was born Aug. 16, 1917 in Byesville, OH to the late Thomas S. and M. Mildred (Spaid) Blackburn. He married Vera E. Tallman on Mar. 29, 1941 and she survives in West Liberty, OH. He is survived by a daughter, Karen (John) Roettger, West Liberty, OH and a son, Al (Jacki) Blackburn, Southport, NC, 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, sisters, Mrs. Orland (Corinne) Ruby, Sebring, OH and Marsena Miller, Richwood, OH. He is preceded in death by a grandson Michael J. Blackburn. He was a graduate of Byesville High School and Ohio University. He received a Master's Degree from Ohio State University. He began his teaching career at Broadway Schools in Union Co. in 1939. He was Hardin Co. Superintendent of Schools from 1956-1976. Other schools where he was superintendent were, 1 year at Bellpoint, 7 years at Byhalia-York and 2 years at Forest. He spent 37 years in education, 30 years as an administrator.He was an income tax preparer for 25 years. Mr. Blackburn was a 4 1/2 year veteran of the United States Army during WW 11 and was discharged as a Chief Warrant Officer. Mr. Blackburn was a member of Forest United Methodist Church where he was the former treasurer for 26 years, former member of Board of Trustees and was on the Pastoral Relations Committee. He was a member of Senate Lodge #378 F & AM, charter member of the Park Board and was an Election Board Member for 15 years, Forest, OH. He was on the Riverdale Board of Education for 8 years, Ohio and Hardin Co. Retired Teachers Association and Buckeye Association of School Administration. Funeral services will be held Mon. Mar. 10, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the CLARK SHIELDS Funeral Home with Pastors Steve Umphress & Dennis Livingston officiating. Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Mar. 11, 2008 at York Center Cemetery, York Center, OH. with full military graveside services conducted by McVitty VFW Post #1182 and American Legion Post #259, both of Forest, OH. Visitation will be held Sun. Mar. 9, 2008 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. & 5:00-7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Forest United Methodist Church or Home Health and Hospice, Sidney, OH in care of CLARK SHIELDS Funeral Home 301 S. Patterson St. Forest, OH 45843. Visit www.shieldsfh.com to share a memory, leave a condolence or to view his Life Tribute Video. 'http://videos.lifetributes.com?redirect=1&id=14388'

Frank M. Blackburn

March 5, 2008