Blackman, Don Hubert

Don Hubert Blackman, age 78, of Darlington, died Sunday, February 6, 2011. Born March 23, 1932 in Darlington County, he was the son of the late R.A. Blackman, Sr. and the late Maude Hatchell Blackman Jordan. He was married to the late Marie Chaplin Blackman. Don was a lifelong farmer who loved his occupation. He won the title of Young Farmer of the Year in the 1950‘s and 1960‘s and still continued to plant a garden every spring. He was a member of High Hill Baptist Church and attended Pine Grove United Methodist Church. Surviving is his daughter, Donna (Jody) Dunlap of Hartsville, three sons: Michael Blackman of Florence, Roger (Jean) Blackman of Timmonsville, Stephen Blackman of Darlington; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; a brother, Ned (Phyllis) Blackman of Hartsville, and a sister, Jean Spivey of Dalzell. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 9 at Pine Grove United Methodist church with interment following in church cemetery directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 8 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to High Hill Baptist Church, 2205 Timmonsville Highway, Darlington, SC 29532 or Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 2635 South Center Road, Timmonsville, SC 29161.