Stuart L. "Haney" Blackburn

Birth date: Sep 4, 1929 Death date: Jun 11, 2021

Stuart L. “Haney” Blackburn, age 92, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at Hillview Health Center. A native of Johnson County, TN, He is the son of the late Orin Hill Blackburn and Pearl Wagner Blackburn. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church and the choir director for many years. He served in the Korean War for the U.S. Army and worked for Magnavox, NARC and later retired from a lawn mower business. “Haney” enjoyed working on lawn mowers, attending church and leading the choir.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three sisters, Chloe (Frank) Jewett, Marie (Sam) Dugger and Mary Odell (Jay) Depew; three brothers, Paul Blackburn, Fred (Dora) Blackburn and Elmer (Virginia) Blackburn and daughter, Lori Tester. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Agnes M. Blackburn; two sons, Carroll (Janet) Glover and Orin (Carol) Blackburn; four daughters, Janette (Tony) West, Anna M. Hodge, Sandra Norris and Marcia Baxley; seven grandchildren, Tim (Sheila) Barnett, Travis Glover, Dustin Glover, Chris West, Samantha Martinez, Grace Blackburn and Mallory Blackburn; great-grandchildren, Riley Barnett, Kaden Roberts, Sophie Martinez; a sister, Anna Ruth ( Earl) Morefield; a special friend, Leonard Cross and several nieces and nephews also survive.A funeral service to honor the life of Stuart “Haney” Blackburn will be conducted at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Zion Baptist Church with Dr. Alan King and Mr. Caleb King officiating. Music will be under the direction of the church choir. The family will receive friends between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. prior to the service on Sunday.The graveside service and committal will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Mountain Home National Cemetery (New Annex) 215 Heroes Drive, Mountain Home, TN 37684. Military Honors will be accorded by the VFW Post 2108 Honor Guard. Active pallbearers are John Whitson, Leonard Cross, Tim Barnett, Chris West, Steve Hatley and Terry Penix. Honorary pallbearers will be his church family. Those who will be attending the graveside are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:45 A.M. on Tuesday.Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Zion Baptist Church, 982 Gap Creek Rd, Elizabethton, TN 37643.Online condolences may be shared with the family and viewed on our website at www.hathawaypercy.com. Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services are honored to serve the Blackburn family.Read Obituary

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Hathaway-Percy Funeral And Cremation Ser

149w ago

Created a Tribute Video in memory of Stuart L. "Haney" Blackburn.

Chris Range

A true man of GOD and a true friend. I truly loved to hear him sing.I will miss him but I know we will meet again

John Nanney

148w ago

Wilkinson

148w ago

Our deepest condolences to Bro. Haney's family. We loved him with all our hearts and regret that we were not able to attend the beautiful celebration of his life. We did, however, watch the livestream; and what a blessing it was! May God bless and comfort you all. Jerome and Georgia Wilkinson

Martha Kelly

149w ago

Sorry for your loss.

Martha Kelly and the Monica family.

Bill Anderson

149w ago

in honor of Stuart.

A lighted pale blue candle with a small white flower and a few leaves at its base, set against a soft blue background.

Gary Depew

149w ago

What first comes to mind when I think about Uncle Stuart is his love for music. While Stuart’s parents and siblings were all musically inclined, he seemed to love music the most. At about age four or five, my earliest memories of Stuart were of him picking guitar outside my grandparents’ home and making music with other members of the “Blackburn Clan” and friends who had stopped by after Sunday church services. Later, in elementary school, I remember how excited he was about recording a 45 record instrumental called “King Bee” and his band’s one-night performance at the Betsy Theater in Elizabethton. My dad, Jay, collected money from those who wanted to buy the record which was being played on the local music station. Now at age 70, I remember my mother, Odell, and others often commenting about how dearly Stuart had come to love the Lord and praising Him through music. Without a doubt, he surely will be keeping time to the beat of the music and loving being a member of the celestial choir!

Gary Depew

Sounds Victory

149w ago

in honor of Stuart.

What a wonderful saint has left this earthen sod. No doubt in where his soul now resides. I'd say God will gladly allow him to conduct His Heavenly choir.
Our prayers are with Agnes and family! Love you!

A graceful illustration of a white dove in mid-flight with its wings elegantly spread wide, set against a soft teal background.

Loria Gabert

149w ago

Sending love and prayers to the family.

Debbie Pierce

149w ago

in honor of Stuart.

Nancy Morefield

149w ago

My sweet Uncle Haney. I sit here laughing and crying. I can just see you shouting all over heaven ! We have had a lot of good times singing around the old piano and traveling to different churches. We didn't get to be together here much anymore for a lot of different reasons, mostly sickness. You and Aunt Aggie will always have a special place in my heart. I love you my dear family. My prayer is for comfort and strength for all of you. Haney, it won't be long until we can sing together again like we have never sung before. Till we meet by the river, gonna miss you .