John Gilmer Blackburn

Background

Blackburn, John Gilmer was born on October 21, 1927 in Opelika, Alabama, United States. Son of John A. and Vera (Isley) Blackburn.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Auburn University, 1950. Juris Doctor, University Alabama, 1954. Master of Laws in Taxation, New York University, 1956.

Career

Sole practice, Decatur, Alabama, 1955-1979; partner, Blackburn, Maloney & Schuppert, Professional Corporation, Decatur, since 1979. Lecturer various tax seminars.

Achievements

• John Gilmer Blackburn has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mayor, City of Decatur, 1962-1968. Member executive committee Alabama Democrats. Chairman Auburn University Foundation.

Chairman Alabama Review Committee on Higher Education With United States Army, 1946-1947, to 1st lieutenant, 1951-1952, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Bar Association (committee on life insurance, companies section taxation), Alabama Bar Association (chairman tax section). Lodges: Kiwanis.

Connections

Married Phyllis Blackburn, May 12, 1951. Children: Gay Blackburn Maloney, Allison Blackburn Akins, Lisa Blackburn Ayerst.

Father:

John A. Blackburn

Mother:

Vera (Isley) Blackburn

Spouse:

Phyllis Blackburn

child:

Allison Blackburn Akins Blackburn

child:

Lisa Blackburn Ayerst Blackburn

child:

Gay Blackburn Maloney Blackburn