Johnny Ray Blackmon, 73, of Bear Creek, died Sunday, March 14, 2021, at UNC Hospitals.
The family received friends Wednesday, March 17, 2021, from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at Emmaus Baptist Church. The funeral service followed at 2 p.m. with Pastor Steve Moore presiding. Burial was at Chatham Memorial Park.
Johnny was born in Harnett County, on May 19, 1947, to the late Edward and Stella Ammons Blackmon. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Blackmon; and two sisters, Mary Stone and Eveline Oldham.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Victoria K. Blackmon of Bear Creek; one son, Joel Neal of Bear Creek; daughter, Deanna Glosson of Pittsboro; brothers, Jimmy Blackmon and Kenny Blackmon, both of Sanford; sisters, Beulah Stone and Mae Jamerson, both of Sanford; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions to be made in Johnny’s memory to Emmaus Baptist Church, 2430 Silk Hope-Gum Springs Road, Pittsboro, N.C. 27312 or PACE, 163 Chatham Business Drive, Pittsboro, N.C. 27312.
Condolences may be made at www.donaldsonfunerals.com.