Daryl Craig Blackburn

Blackburn, Daryl. Craig,55 of Richmond went suddenly to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. A 1974 graduate of Manchester High School, Daryl was a contractor and owner of Richmond Carpentry and Tile. He was the son of the late Jesse Calvin and Mary Hunt Blackburn. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Lynne Virrels Blackburn, his son William Craig Blackburn, 22 of Winchester, England and his daughter Olivia Clare Dorothea Blackburn,18 of Richmond; his oldest brother Danny Blackburn and his twin Dennis Blackburn. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 11 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral home at 1771 Parham Road in Richmond. A service of remembrance and celebration of Daryl's life will be held at Grace Community Baptist Church, 2400 Pump Rd., Richmond Va., 23233 on Saturday, May 12 at 2pm. Interment will be Monday, May 14 at 11:00am Westhampton Memorial Park. Daryl's love for Lynne, William, and Olivia was selfless and sacrificial. He loved his work and performed tirelessly with utmost loyalty and integrity, resulting in many mutual and endearing friendships with his clients. Daryl's greatest passion was his Lord and sharing the Gospel with everyone he met; often full of humor, but always with earnest sincerity. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the William and Olivia Blackburn Education Fund, c/o Sun Trust Bank. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 2 Timothy 4:7