Ethan Joseph “E.J.” Aguilar-Blackburn, 22, Fort Wayne, passed away in his home at 7:15 am on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, September 11, 1998, to Jeremy Blackburn and Gina (Aguilar) Wells.
E.J. graduated from Marion High School. He walked to the beat of his own drum! He loved music and played the drums. He loved video games, animals, and was an avid history buff who especially loved Viking history. He was a wonderful uncle.
Survivors include his father, Jeremy (Megan Drew) Blackburn of Marion; mother, Gina (Jeff) Wells of La Fontaine; brother, Devin (Lindsay) Aguilar of Fort Wayne; step-brothers, Jackson Drew of New Castle, and Clayton Wells; grandfather, Frank (Mary) Aguilar of Marion; grandfather, Roger (Linda) Blackburn of Marion; grandpa, Richard (Helen) Wells of FL; grandmother, Pam (Lloyd) McCool of FL; uncle, Tony (Denise) Aguilar of White Fish, MN; aunt, Marcy Aguilar of Marion; aunt, Francie (Shawn) Sizemore of Upland; uncle, Josh (Rocio) Blackburn of OK; aunt, Charity (Tim Lees) Blackburn of Chicago; aunt, Cindy (Brad James) Johnson of Anderson; uncle, Marc (Monica) Wells; aunt, Amie (Rich) Wells; uncle/special Friend, Xavier Aguilar of Marion; cousins, Alyexis, Andreas, Bob, Gabby, Gabe, Kai, Megan (Austin), Monica, Nathan, Nayla, Olivia, Owen, Reid, Selena; special cousin, Niko; special cousin, Krista; special aunt, Suzie Beck; best friend, Oscar Arenas; great-grandmother, Kathy Woodard; great-grandmother, Frances McMillian; great-aunt, Theresa Woodard; and nieces, Klio and Nellie
E.J. was a laid back guy and so we request that dress be casual for his visitation and service.
The family will receive visitors from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Needham-Storey-Wampner-North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Avenue, Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Ethan’s life will begin at 3:00 pm with Delmiro Garcia officiating.
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