Joshua Lee Blackburn Remembered for Devotion to Family and Love for the Outdoors

Joshua Lee Blackburn - Northern Kentucky Chapel
Joshua Lee Blackburn - Northern Kentucky Chapel
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Joshua Lee Blackburn, aged 36, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away on August 19, 2025, in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Born on March 27, 1989, to Tracy L. and Yvonne M. Kennedy (née Rollins), Joshua’s memory will be cherished by many.

Predeceased by his beloved sister, Anna Gayle, Joshua is survived by his spouse Marion Blackburn (née Long), children Zachary L., Jacob A., and Carson S., father Tracy L. (Shelley) Blackburn, mother Yvonne M. (Chris) Kennedy, mother Valerie (Raymond) Cook, siblings, and extended family members.

A devoted father, Joshua treasured every moment with his children and had a passion for the outdoors, finding joy in hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed barbecuing and smoking meat, enhancing family gatherings with his culinary skills.

A Celebration of Life will be held on September 5, 2025, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions in Erlanger, Kentucky, with visitation prior. Memories and messages for his family can be shared in the guestbook. Joshua’s legacy will endure through the lives he touched.

To honor Joshua Lee Blackburn’s memory, memorial trees or flowers can be ordered through the flower store.

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