Kevin D. Blackburn

Kevin Daniel Blackburn, 44, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 10:03 pm Sunday, September 25, 2022, at his home Kevin was born on November 24, 1977, in Wabash, IN, the son of Frederick Blackburn and Jeannine (Farley) Tucker. He graduated from Huntington North High School with the class 1996 and went onto receive an associate degree from Ivy Tech Community College of Fort Wayne. He married the love of his life Evie M. Moreland on June 10, 2000, in Huntington, IN. He was a member of the Carpenters Local Union 232 of Fort Wayne, IN and Life Church of Huntington, IN. He worked as a Superintendent for The Hagerman Group of Fort Wayne for the past 19 years. Kevin strongly believed in giving back, he was an advocate for Hands of Hope in Huntington County and a guide Christian Outdoor Ministry Experience. He was a skilled woodworker and a talented guitar player. He enjoyed being outdoors, playing with his kids or going hunting. Kevin was a devoted husband and a loving father. His family was his everything and making memories was the most important part. Survivors include his loving wife of 22 years, Evie M. Blackburn of Roanoke, IN; three sons, Dane Blackburn, Spencer Blackburn, Graham Blackburn; two daughters, Cecilia Blackburn, Eleanor Blackburn all of Roanoke, IN; mother, Jeannine (Dave) Tucker of Peru, IN; father, Frederick Blackburn of Janesville, WI; sister, KC (John ) Reynolds of Portland, IN; brother, Andy Blackburn of Lagro, IN; mother-in-law, Denise (Doug) Bull of Ames, IA; brother In-Law, Garrett (Liz) Moreland of Breda, IA. He is preceded in death by his, grandfather, Robert Blackburn, grandmother, Dorothea Blackburn and father-in-law, Gary R. Moreland. Visitation will be from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday, September 30, 2022, at Union Church (Roanoke), 3688 E. 400 N. Huntington, IN. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Friday, September 30, 2022, at Union Church with Pastor Jason Fields and Pastor Mike Hill officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery (Roanoke) in Huntington. Preferred memorials to Evie Blackburn to start college trusts for the Blackburn children, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Kevin Daniel Blackburn.

Kevin D. Blackburn

November 24, 1977 - September 25, 2022