Marvin G. "61" Blackwell Jr.

Marvin G. "61" Blackwell Jr.

Marvin Blackwell Obituary

Published by W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home from May 26 to May 31, 2010.
BLACKWELL, Marvin G. Jr., age 61, passed away the morning of May 25, 2010. He formerly resided at 2912 Noble Avenue. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Hope Blackwell. Thanks to Mrs. Vernita Webber and the entire staff of the Madison House for the extended love, support and care they provided Marvin for the past two years. Marvin is survived by a number of family and friends, notably, Dorian Tranks, Leslie Hedgebeth, and one devoted friend and caretaker, Lillian Mayo. There will be no public viewing. Graveside services will be conducted on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Roselawn Memory Gardens, 13389 Mountain Road. The W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving his family.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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nicole boyd

May 29, 2010

My name is nicole boyd and I really going miss mr blackwell was such a carefree person wit a real big heart.....I'm really going miss . Our snacks time we used to share....

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May 28, 2010

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