Private graveside services for Rev. Donald J. "Don" Blackmon, 82, of Chase, were held Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Blackmon, Michael Griffith and Caleb Huff officiating. Bro. Don was born February 24, 1938, in Wisner to the union of James Amos and Lottie Spinks Blackmon and passed from this life on April 12, 2020, at his residence in Chase.Bro. Don was a member of Chase Baptist Church, a United States Army Veteran, and served many years as a minister of the Baptist Faith. He was also a member of the American Legion and the VFW.He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Judy Durr Blackmon.Survivors left to cherish his memory include his wife Estelle Givens Blackmon of Chase; two sons: Rodney Blackmon and wife Lisa of Mobile, AL, and Tommy Blackmon and wife Sharon of Marrero; two daughters: Mary Huff and husband Eric of Pineville and Marcy Griffith and husband Michael of Winnsboro; bonus son, Gary Beasley and wife Kalicia of Rayville; one sister, Jimmie Smith of Winnsboro; 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren along with Ronnie Smith and Sidney Smith.Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com .