Johnny Edward Blackston Sr.

July 8, 1936 - May 7, 2020

Johnny Edward Blackston, Sr. 83, of Greenville, SC. passed away Thursday May 7, 2020. He was Born in Piedmont, SC. He was predeceased by his wife of sixty years, Patsy E. Blackston. Mr. Blackston was a Veteran having served in the United States Air Force and was retired from Auction Recon in Greenville where he worked for twenty years as an Auto Paint and Body Specialist. He was a Member of the Mustang Club of America where he held numerous first place winnings for his restored Ford, Mustangs. He was known for his love and dedication to Striper Fishing. As a Greenville Angler, Mr. Blackston and his longtime fishing companion Gene Lyda won many tournaments bringing in some of the largest Striper and Hybrid fish. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Blackston and his son Eddie Blackston, both of the home; two grandchildren, Melissa Blackston and Ricky Blackston and one nephew, Peyton Eskew all of Greenville S.C. The family is at the home. A "Limited Access" Visitation will be held Monday May 18, 2020 at the Funeral Home from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Graveside Services and Burial will commence the following day at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Graceland Cemetery West 4814 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29611 VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PUBLIC: *PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT DUE TO CURRENT PUBLIC HEALTH REGULATIONS AND OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, ACCESS INSIDE WILL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO (10) PERSONS ENTERING THE BUILDING AT ANY ONE TIME. WAIT TIMES WILL OCCUR. SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE OBSERVED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.