Mr. Blackwell was born in Houston, Texas on August 13, 1954 to Virgil Breseford Blackwell and Laverne Dean Maire. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. Prior to his passing, he worked as a management professor at Troy University in Alabama. He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Breseford Blackwell.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Maria Blackwell; his children, Megan Blackwell, Jason Blackwell and Jacob Blackwell; his mother, Laverne Blackwell; his siblings; Jeff Blackwell (Linda), Kathy Edson (Lee) and Ellen Anderson (Steve); nieces and nephews also survive.
It was Mr. Blackwell's wishes to be cremated and a memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2019 4:00PM at Benson Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Cole officiating. His inurnment will be held on Monday, September 16, 2019 11:00AM at Georgia National Cemetery (Canton, Georgia).
The Blackwell family will be receiving friends on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM at Benson Funeral Home.
Mr. Blackwell was born in Houston, Texas on August 13, 1954 to Virgil Breseford Blackwell and Laverne Dean Maire. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. Prior to his passing, he worked as a management professor at Troy University in Alabama. He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Breseford Blackwell.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Maria Blackwell; his children, Megan Blackwell, Jason Blackwell and Jacob Blackwell; his mother, Laverne Blackwell; his siblings; Jeff Blackwell (Linda), Kathy Edson (Lee) and Ellen Anderson (Steve); nieces and nephews also survive.
It was Mr. Blackwell's wishes to be cremated and a memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2019 4:00PM at Benson Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Cole officiating. His inurnment will be held on Monday, September 16, 2019 11:00AM at Georgia National Cemetery (Canton, Georgia).
The Blackwell family will be receiving friends on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM at Benson Funeral Home.
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