Carl J. "Jim" Blackburn, 64, of Niota died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021.
Born Jan. 2, 1957, in Rockford, Ill., he was the son of Carl Jennings and Velma Lee Lewis Blackburn. On Dec. 18, 2004, he married Shayla M. Amenell in Kahoka, Mo.
He was a mechanic and production worker for Dial for several years.
He was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church in Fort Madison.
Survivors include his wife; four children, Michael Amenell of Dallas City, Ashley Amenell of Burlington, Brandon Bolander of Castle Rock, Colo., Brooke Amenell of Burlington; 10 grandchildren; and one sister, Terry Blackburn-Archer of Cedar Rapids.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 at the 7th Day Adventist Church in Fort Madison. A time of food and fellowship will follow the service.
A memorial has been established for 7th Day Adventist Social Services and donations can be sent to the church at P.O. Box 306, Fort Madison, IA 52627.