Ervin Vaughn Blackston

Ervin Vaughn Blackston, aged 69 of Logan, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at this residence.

Born December 22, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio, Erv was the son of the late Ralph and Mary Risch Blackston.

In his younger years, Erv was active in both 4H and FFA (Vice President, later President).  He graduated from Logan High School in 1970, Tri-County Vocational School (Ag Mechanics) and Hocking College.  Erv worked as a diesel mechanic at International Harvester until he decided to go out on the road with many various bands.

On November 13, 1984, Erv married the love of this life, Jennifer Lynn Ahle and settled down to make farming his life career.  He loved all farm animals, especially the cattle, pigs and sheep.  Erv was very fortunate to be able to impart his love of agriculture, animals, tractors and farm auctions to his sons.

Erv, AKA “Blackie” was a talented singer and musician, playing keyboards, bass, drums and guitar.  He had a great love for all kinds of music including country, rock and roll and Gospel.  Erv shared this passion with his family and friends by playing and singing for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jennifer; his sons, Joel (Britney) Blackston of Logan and Brandon Blackston of Stewart; six precious grandchildren, Gracie, Cayden, Faith, Destiney, Greyson and Addilyn; a very dear brother, Ed Blackston (Virginia) of Pleasantville; sisters-in-laws and brothers-in-laws, Linda Woodhouse, Donna Springer, Tim Chambers all of Florida, Steve Ahle of Summersville, SC, Cindy (Al) Montle of Guysville, Wanda (Ed) Pennington of Logan, Mary (David) Liberatore of Columbus; many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

Erv was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Theadore and Jacqueline Ahle; infant daughter, Breanna Blackston; sons, Daniel and Tyler Blackston; brother, Earl Blackston; sisters-in-law, Nellie Chambers and Lisa Ahle; brother-in-law, Thomas Woodhouse; nephew, Stevie Ahle.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Erv’s memory may be made to Roberts Funeral Home, 60 West Hunter St., P.O. Box 481, Logan, Ohio 43138, to help defray funeral costs.

For this one farmer the worries are over, lie down and rest your head.  Your time has been and struggles enough, put the tractor in the shed.  Years were not easy, many downright hard, but your faith in God transcended.  Put away your tools and sleep-in peace, the fences have all been mended.  You raised a fine family, worked the land well and always followed the Son.  Hang up your shovel inside your barn; your work here on earth is done.  A faith few possess led your journey through life, often a jagged and stony way, the sun is setting, the cattle are all bedded and here now is the end of your day.  Your love of God’s soil has passed on to your kin; the stories flow like fine wine, wash off your work boots in the puddle left by blessed rain one final time.  You always believed that the good Lord would provide, and He always had somehow, take off your gloves and put them down, no more sweat and worry for you now.  Your labor is done, your home now is heaven; no more must you wait, your legacy lives on , your love of the land, and we will close the gate. 

By: Nancy Kraayenhof

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