Jerry Eugene Blackburn, Jr. - Age 32 - of Marinette, Wisconsin, a former Irondale, Oh. Resident, passed away Friday - February 22nd in Marinette as a result of an accident.He was born July 5, 1975 in Portsmouth, Virginia Jerry is a graduate of the Edison Local High School and the Point Park College of Pittsburgh, Pa. He was an avid Marathon Runner and had competed in the New York City Marathon as well as many other marathons having received many medals.He was employed by the Marinette Marine Company of Marinette, Wisconsin as an electrical engineer.Jerry was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents - Harry and Pauline Chase and his paternal grandfather Robert D. Blackburn who passed away in 1996.His survivors are:Parents: Jerry Eugene Blackburn, Sr, and Rose Chase Blackburn of Irondale, Oh.Brother: Robbie Jake Blackburn and wife Audrey of Dillonvale, Oh.Paternal grandmother - Ada Board Blackburn of Lisbon, Oh.Beloved cats: A.J. and MartyFriends and family will gather for visitation from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. Monday - March 3rd at the Clarke Funeral Home - 302 Main St. - Toronto. 740-537-1234 or 800-588- 1446A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Martha Blackburn officiating.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: American Diabetes Association - 1815 W. Market St. - Suite 158 - Akron, OH 44313 or the American Cancer Society - Teramana Cancer Center - 3404 Johnson Rd. - Steubenville, OH 43952