Melton Devon "Snuffy" Blackman Jr. age 41 of Burgaw died Thursday July 24, 2014 at home. He was born July 13, 1973 in New Hanover County son of Melton and Addie Mintz Blackman Sr.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his Fiancee Carolyn West; Grandparents Avis Mintz of Burgaw, and Mary Aleane Smith of Whiteville; many Aunts, Uncles, and cousins; and his very best friends Chad and Brian Kraynick; and pets Sassy, Hunter, Bear Bear, and Pumpkin.

Snuffy loved to fish and hunt. He spent many hours in the outdoors which was his favorite place to be. He never met a stranger and loved everyone.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 pm Sunday July 27, 2014 at Forest Hills Baptist Church. Reverend Tim Cook will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mintz Family Cemetery in Delco.

The family will receive friends at 2:00 pm Sunday, one hour prior to the service, at Forest Hills Baptist church.