OBIT: J. Clifford BLACKBURN, 1964, Pleasantville, Bedford County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Michael S. Caldwell Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/bedford/ _______________________________________________ Retired Funeral Director Dies PLEASANTVILLE - J. Clifford Blackburn, 82, retired funeral director here, died at his home yesterday at 3:30 p.m. He was licensed by the state in 1905 after graduating from the Cincinnati College of Embalming, and worked for his father, Jacob E. Blackburn, for a number of years before taking over the business. His wife, the former Virgie Sellers, who died June 4, 1956, was also a licensed funeral director. The Blackburn Funeral Home is now conducted by his son, J. Edward. Mr. Blackburn was born in Pleasantville April 10, 1882, a son of Jacob E. and Matilda (Bowser) Blackburn. Surviving are his son and three grandchildren. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. Friends will be received in the Blackburn Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today. Altoona Mirror, Monday, December 14, 1964, p. 17, col. 2