BOBBY JOE BLACKMON, Capt, USAF Retired, age 81, of Lavonia, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Piedmont Healthcare in Newnan.

He was born April 23, 1941, in Pepperell, AL, the son of the late Luther and Sudie Henderson Blackmon. He received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nebraska to certify as a Physician's Assistant; and a Master's Degree in Counseling from Rollins College. He retired from the United States Air Force, where he worked as a Physician's Assistant. Following his retirement, he served as an auxiliary sheriff for the Brevard County Sheriff's Department. He was a member of the Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Lavonia.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years: Patricia Lisenby Blackmon; sons: Bradley Blackmon (Loretta), Steven Blackmon (Bridget), & Micah Blackmon (Samer); brother: Jerry Blackmon; grandchildren: Kristen, Cassandra, Austin, Mason, & Evan: great grandchildren: Colton Fairhurst, Delaney Fairhurst, Tyler Josiah Blackmon, Elijah Scianna, Kaia Fairhurst, & Nora Rae . In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings: Luther "Bud" Blackmon, Shirley Blackmon, Willie Blackmon, Margaret Blackmon & Geniva Abercrombie; and grandson: Tyler Joseph Blackmon.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, on Saturday, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Graveside service with military honors will be held at 12:30EST p.m. Monday, October 31, 2022, in Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in Fort Mitchell, AL.

Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register and leave personal condolences to the family, please visit stricklandfh.com.