Neil Ray

Blackburn

Neil Ray Blackburn, 61, of Mustang, died Thursday, August 1, 2024, in Mustang.  The son of Melvin Fredrick Blackburn and Retha Lavonne (Fallwell) Hendrix, he was born June 2, 1963, in Oklahoma City.

Neil worked as a flow hand for geo testing in the oil field most recently.  He also had worked  as a supervisor at Dealers Auto Auction.  Neil was very much a prankster, very funny, and very intelligent.  He was the family go to person for problems with computers.  He enjoyed all things space and loved astronomy.  He was also the family's weatherman; he was the first one to call when the Oklahoma bad weather was approaching. Neil had a constant companion in his beloved little dog Fancy.  She stayed beside him until the very end.   Romeo was also a special canine companion to Neil for almost his whole life until he died about ten years ago.  Neil's greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Neil is survived by his wife, Kathryn S. Blackburn; one daughter, Naomi LaDeaux and T'Netra Moore LaDeaux; two sons, Eric LaDeaux and Noah LaDeaux; his mother, Retha Hendrix; five sisters and brothers, Rhonda F. Smith, Kathi Ezell, Kenneth Self and his wife, Gwyn, Becky Hendrix and John Hendrix; two grandchildren, Alanna LaDeaux and Braeden Moore-LaDeaux; several nieces and nephews including Jeff Eluschuk, II; his best friend, Tony Carter; and many other loved ones and friends.

There will be a time of viewing from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Wednesday, August 7, 2024.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home, Blanchard, Oklahoma.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.