DAGSBORO - Mr. William Edward Blackburn Sr., of Dagsboro, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011. He was 82. Mr. Blackburn was born in Bluefield, W.Va., on March 23, 1929, to the late Ernest R. Blackburn Sr. and Velma Johnson Canary. He is also preceded in death by brothers, Ernest R. Blackburn Jr., Robert Grant Blackburn Sr.; and a sister, Frances Ann Rhodes. He worked as a shift supervisor for Delmarva Power at the Indian River Power Plant for 34 years. He served in the United States navy during the Korean War. He loved the spring and summer and was always spending time in the yard, he loved animals and classic cars and trucks. He was an early morning riser and spent many mornings at McDonalds. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ann Jackson Blackburn of Dagsboro; two sons, William E. Blackburn Jr. and his wife Janet of Millsboro, and Scott A. Blackburn of West Grove, Pa.; three grandchildren, Heather Blackburn, Christopher Blackburn, and Matthew Blackburn; one great-grandchild, Dylan David Stewart. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends. A Funeral Service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 2011, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington Street, where friends may call one hour prior. Pastor Bob Hudson will officiate. Interment will follow at Prince George's Chapel Cemetery, Dagsboro. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the V.F.W. Sussex Memorial Post 7422, P.O. Box 606, Millsboro, DE 19966. Letters of condolence may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com.