T. Alvin Blackwell, 86, of Huntsville died Friday at Huntsville Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Gertrude Prince Blackwell; his sister, Mary Blackwell Nevels; and nephew, Michael Thomas Nevels.
Mr. Blackwell was born in the Hurricane Creek area of Madison County. He served as a Seabee in World War II and spent two and a half years in the South Pacific. He was awarded a Presidential Citation for his service on Guadalcanal.
T. Alvin Blackwell, 86, of Huntsville died Friday at Huntsville Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Gertrude Prince Blackwell; his sister, Mary Blackwell Nevels; and nephew, Michael Thomas Nevels.
Mr. Blackwell was born in the Hurricane Creek area of Madison County. He served as a Seabee in World War II and spent two and a half years in the South Pacific. He was awarded a Presidential Citation for his service on Guadalcanal.
Family Members
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Robert Thomas Blackwell
1880–1956
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Ola E. Blackwell
1890–1974
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Gertrude M. Prince Blackwell
1918–1999
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Mary Blackwell Nevels
1926–2005
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