Grady D. “Don” Blackburn of Richboro passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at his home. He was 64.

Don was the beloved husband of Shirley Ginther Blackburn for almost 45 years.

Born in Huntsville, AL, he was the son of the late Harvey Owen and Lera Burke Blackburn and the brother of the late David A. Blackburn.

Don resided in Philadelphia for many years before moving to Richboro in 1995. He was a former Philadelphia Police Officer and Detective for over 25 years until his retirement in 1995. He eventually went to work with Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ, where he recently became a Compliance Manager. Don was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. In his leisure time he enjoyed hunting and salt water fishing on his boat at the New Jersey shore.

Don was a dedicated father and grandfather who especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all who knew him.

In addition to his beloved wife Shirley, Don is survived by his loving children and their spouses, Robert J. and Kerry Blackburn of West Chester, PA and Kelly A. and Michael Giordano of Churchville, PA. He is also survived by his two brothers, Ronald O. Blackburn of Huntsville, AL and Dale L. Blackburn of Gadsden, AL; his sister, Karen J. Blackburn of Ringgold, GA, and his four cherished grandchildren, Richard, Bridget, Michael and Megan.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, July 22, 2011 from 10:00 A.M. until his Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M., at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA. A private burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Pottsville, PA at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018.