Obituary of Russell Jeffrey Blackburn

Lafayette – Russell Jeffrey “Jeff” Blackburn, 59, of Lafayette, was born into eternal life at 11:00 pm on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in Bedford. Born September 25, 1956 in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Russell and Marilyn (Trisler) Blackburn. He married Dolly Moutardier on August 20, 1977. He was an engineer for Duke Energy for forty years. He was a member of the Linnwood Church of Christ. Jeff was an active member in the March of Dimes campaign and Habitat for Humanity. Lovingly known as Peffy, Gimpy, Uncle Jeff, and Colonel Clodd. He was a longtime “Survivor” enthusiast with fifteen years of “Survivor” audition tape submissions. Survivors include his wife, Dolly, of Lafayette; a son, Corey Blackburn of Lafayette; a daughter, Emily Griffith and husband, Steve, of Indianapolis; two granddaughters, Isla and Mazo Griffith; his parents, Russell and Marilyn Blackburn; a sister, Julia Wimmer and husband, Dave, of Zionsville; two brothers, Jody Blackburn and wife, Becky of Mitchell, and Jay Blackburn and wife, Irma, of Bedford; lots of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Tuesday, July 19th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in the Old Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, July 18th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.