James Perry Blackman

J.P. was born on May 13, 1940 to the late William Martin and Iona Overbee Blackman in Johnston County, NC. He was also preceded in death by his brothers; Roger Daryl Blackman and William “Earl” Blackman; one sister, Patricia (Jean) Blackman Watson.

James is survived by his wife, Virginia Marion Blackman; daughters, Pat Burnette King and Phyllis Burnette Jenkins; son Dennis (deceased) and wife Betty Burnette; grandchildren, Bert Jenkins, Bridgette Jenkins, David (Barbie) Burnette, Kim Burnette (Ryke) Citty, Kelly Gentry and Jennifer McCann; great-grandchildren, May Magyar, Lydia Magyar, Victoria Magyar, Cohen Burnette, Lauson Burnette, Rylan Citty and Noah Gentry; sisters, Doris Blackman (Robin) Godwin and Judy Blackman Grimes; brothers, Stacy Blackman “Bobby” Harold Ray (Dianne) Blackman and Wayne (Sarah) Blackman; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

James was a United States Army Veteran, he also enjoyed spending time hunting, fishing and gardening.

The family will receive friends and family on Saturday, June 22 2024 from 12:00pm-12:50 pm at Cromartie-Miller Funerals and Cremations. The Celebration of J.P's life will follow in the chapel at 1:00pm with graveside military honors rendering at Harnett Devotional Gardens.

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Services entrusted to Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home, of Dunn, NC.