James Eugene Blackburn

James Eugene Blackburn, 85, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Monday, March 23, 2020. James was born July 29, 1934 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Orlando Blackburn and Margaret Roe Blackburn. He was a resident of Port Arthur for 40 years and member of Memorial Church of Christ, formerly known as Stonegate Church of Christ. James was a retired French Professor and taught for numerous years at Coastal Carolina University. He proudly served in the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, William Blackburn. Survivors include his wife, Marvis Blackburn of Port Arthur; two sons, Jean-Louis "Jon" Blackburn and wife Fatima of Florida, and Paul Henry Blackburn and wife Tania of North Carolina; two sisters, Doris Chattergee of Texas City, and Louise Webster and husband Carl of The Woodlands; grandchildren, Undalawah, Wehgatecce Bear and, Reagan Blackburn, Remember Me Holt, Andres and Carlos Ugrinovich. Arrangements under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, Texas.