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Milton Blackwood Obituary
September 14, 1926-November 20, 2017
Chapel Hill
Milton Evander Blackwood passed away on November 20, 2017 at his home in Chapel Hill. Milton was the son of the late William and Elizabeth Blackwood. He was born on a family farm in Chapel Hill on September 14, 1926.
He entered the US Navy in 1944, and served in the Pacific during World War II. He later served in the US Naval Reserve and the North Carolina National Guard. After returning from World War II, he began a 37 year career with the US Postal Service, and retired as Carrboro Postmaster in 1986. After retiring, he began a second career with the UNC Public Safety Department.
Milton was a dedicated public servant. He was a Carrboro volunteer fireman. He was an active lifelong member of the Carrboro Lions Club and the American Legion.
He married Jean Wilson in 1958. They made their home and raised their family in Chapel Hill.
He is survived by three daughters, Vanessa Blackwood-Spinks and husband Rick Spinks of Hillsborough, Glenda Blackwood of Chapel Hill, and Rhonda Dear and husband Guy Dear of Durham; one son, Van Blackwood and wife Rachel Blackwood of Derwood, Maryland; grandchildren Elizabeth Spinks, Allison Dear, and Caroline Dear. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Milton was predeceased by his wife Jean Wilson Blackwood, and brothers Roland Blackwood, Everett Blackwood, Ernest Blackwood, and Robert Blackwood.
His faith, family and friends were the most important things in his life. As a lifelong resident, he loved Chapel Hill and UNC athletics.
The family would like to thank his many friends and family for their loving support.
Visitation will be at 6pm on Friday, November 24th at Bethel Baptist Church in Chapel Hill. Funeral service will be at 11am on Saturday, November 25th, also at the church.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 9326 Bethel Hickory Grove Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, or to the Lions Club International
Foundation, Department 4547, Carol Stream, Illinois, 60122-4547
Arrangements by Walker's Funeral Home, 120 West Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516.
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Pat
November 24, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. May you gain comfort by pouring out your deepest emotions to God in prayer.
Stanley Peele
November 23, 2017
Milton Evander Blackwood was one of the finest people I ever met. He led a life of service; first as a veteran of WW II, then the Navel Reserve and the NC National Guard.
This distinguished service was only a start, for he also served for 37 years with the Post Office, ending as Postmaster of Carrboro. He knew everybody and he knew our community.
Lastly, he served with the UNC Public Safety Office.
Through all this, he stood tall and straight, dedicated to God, his country, his wonderful family and to his friends. He has helped a multitude of people.
May his family take comfort in all the good things he has done.
Stanley Peele
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