The death of Mr. J.L. Blackman, which occurred suddenly at his home here Thursday night, came as a shock to relatives and friend. Mr. Blackman was in his usual health at the supper hour and ate a hearty meal. He was up town after supper and after he went home complained of not feeling well. Though not alarmed over him, his family summoned a physician. While the doctor was administering relief, he suddenly raised up and fell from the bed dead.
The deceased was 72 years old. He was twice married, the first time to Miss Medie Samantha Tart, and the second time to Miss Amanda Deborah Thain. To the first marriage were born 11 children, four of whom survive, as follows: Messrs. Sidney and Claude Balckman of Meadow; Mrs. Manny Mahle of Benson; Mrs. Betsey Newcome of near Kenly. To the second union seven children were born, six of whom survive. These are: Mrs. Snowden Verner of Rockmart, Ga.; Mr. Booker Blackman of Hopewell, Va.; Mrs. Avery Williams, Mrs. Carl Little, Mr. Walton Blackman and Miss Ida Blackman of this city. The deceased was a member of the Free Will Baptist church.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 12:30 at the residence conducted by Rev. S.L. Morgan, pastor of the Baptist church. Interment was made in the family burying ground near Peacock’s Cross Roads. The pallbearers were the sons of the deceased. The floral offering was beautiful and attested the esteem in which the family is held.
From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, March 9, 1926
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