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1926
DIED
2005
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Narvel Blackstock Obituary
Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday at Calvary Pentecostal Church, 700 McPherson Road, Fort Worth. Burial: Burleson Memorial Park in Burleson. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson.
Narvel Leroy Blackstock was born March 8, 1926, in Roscoe, the son of Shelby Herschel and Mabel Arona Sanderson Blackstock. He maried Gloria Alexander on July 11, 1942, in Cleburne. Mr. Blackstock was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Church in Fort Worth and the Texas Peace Makers Camping Club. He enjoyed traveling and was known as "around the block Sam." He and his wife were world travelers. He loved his church and adored his family.
Survivors: Wife and high school sweetheart of 63 years, Gloria Blackstock of Burleson; son, Narvel W. Blackstock and wife, Reba, of Nashville, Tenn.; daughter, Patricia Law and husband, Dan, of Burleson; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two uncles; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Narvel Blackstock
Mark Hicks
December 27, 2005
Wow is the only way that I can describe the life of this extroardinary man. If there ever was a true disciple of the Lord,look no farther than Bro. Blackstock. I remember the time he served me communion one service. He made me feel truly loved and accepted and glad to do the Lords' work. I also rememer the church under construction, and he along with two or three brethren would push that old scaffolding around. If I remember there were four or five sections to that monstrosity. He was always there to help whenever asked. Sis Blackstock you done a good job shaping him up to go to heaven. I thought you could use some humour. I love and miss you all so very much. Bro. Mark Hicks.
Julie Davis
December 10, 2005
I did not know Narvel but I am a big Reba fan. From what I read about him he was a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Lori Moores
December 7, 2005
What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man. I sat and read the entries this evening and rejoiced in the light Bro. Blackstock shed on all of us. I still miss him so. I know you all do, too.
We love you,
Lori and Randy
Gary & Charlotte Yeathermon
December 2, 2005
We met Mr. & Mrs. Blackstock when Narvel's Mother and my Father, Oscar Curington were in the Silver Haven Facility in Burleson, Texas. We miss the fellowship we shared during that time. May you each continue to feel God's comforting presence.
Bob & Marty Reale
November 21, 2005
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Narvel, Reba and family for their loss. Will keep you in our prayers.
Jane (Mullen) Cox
November 20, 2005
Gloria, I am in Florida and just heard of Narvel's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and the family. You and Narvel are such special people and I thank you for always being there to comfort our connecting families in times of need and loss. God Bless.
With Love, Jane (Mullen) Cox
ben stilley
November 20, 2005
my thoughts and prayers are with you.he was a fine gentleman, and i enjoyed visting with him
Bill & Joyce Law
November 19, 2005
Gloria, Patricia, Narvel, Reba and Families
When it comes to real friends there aren't to many in this life but Narvel was my true friend and "BUDDY". He will be missed, but his life and memories will sustain us until we get our call to join him. We rejoice in the thought of the reunion that has already occurred in that great beyond. We love all of you and stand ready to help in any way we can. Remember that God promised us that the Comforter will be with us and make the hard days easier.
Brenda Pilcher LaCour
November 19, 2005
To the Blackstock family.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of this dear saint of God. He is now rejoicing with the angels. He touched the lives of so many people during his time on earth. God bless each of you and I will continue to pray for God to comfort you in this time of loss.
Donald & Lena Story
November 19, 2005
To the family, May God give you extra strength at this time to endure the loss of Brother Narvel. He will be greatly missed.
Donald, Lena,D.J, and Kendra
Kenneth & Audrey Blackmon
November 19, 2005
I am so sorry for the loss of Bro, Blackstock. He will be missed by all who knew him. A great man of God, a signature smile that will never be forgotten. My heart is with all Narvels family at this time of sorrow. Narvel & Reba's family, Patricia & Dan's family.
God Bless You All,
Kenneth & Audrey Blackmon
Pastor Don & Milbre Howard
November 18, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sister Blackstock, Narvel, and Pat and all the family in the loss of this great Christian man. We treasure our memories of Bro Blackstock and the family, when we were pastoring Calvary. May God bless and keep you, make His face to shine upon you and give you His peace.
Joanna Tyner-Rose
November 17, 2005
"Prince of a Man"
Godly-Full of love and strength.
A hero in my book. He is enjoying his reward today as the world mourns the loss of a great man of the faith. Granny, I love you and you are in my thoughts.
Love to all the Blackstock and Law Family!
Wanda Lewis
November 17, 2005
My condolences to the Blackstock family. I only knew Narvel Blackstock at Huguley Fitness Center, but he was a joy to speak with while on the treadmill. All of his friends from the Gym will miss him. We thank God for the blessed hope we have in Christ.
Prissy Moore
November 17, 2005
Our thoughts & prayers are with each of you at this difficult time.
Love,
Prissy & Wes Moore
Cynthia Shew
November 17, 2005
May the God of peace and comfort be with you all in the passing of Bro. Blackstock. Your family is a true inspiration to all of us and truly loved.
Darla Peugh
November 17, 2005
Narvel and Family, We are so sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Collins Family - Verdie,David, Don,Darrell and Darla
Danna Mullens Reese
November 17, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. You were so blessed to have had this sweet man in your lives for so many years.(Hazel Ovebey Mullens' daughter)
Melanie Alexander
November 17, 2005
I am so sorry to hear about Narvel my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. He was one a wonderful man. God Bless you all
Love, Melanie
Lincoln &Becky Powell
November 17, 2005
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Blackstock family . "When you see a sunrise,that will be his smile,when you see a sunset that will be the love in his heart,and when you see the stars at night , that will be the sparkle in his eyes looking down at you "We shall always remember his smile, his words of kind, gentle wisdom , and the great love for which he showed he had for the lord, and his family . you are in our thoughts & prayers , we love you .
Dorothy Haynes
November 16, 2005
Thoughts & prayers are with Gloria & family. Sweet memories from knowing you from the Rands Dairy. Love, Dorothy Haynes Smith
Jeremiah and Jessica Hammon
November 16, 2005
We are very sorry to hear about Mr. Blackstock. Please take care and we will be thinking of you.
Jason and Julie Hammon
November 16, 2005
We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Blackstock. We will be thinking of you.
Debbie and Kent Ferguson
November 16, 2005
Our thoughts are with you in this very sad time. Mr. Blackstock was a very special person and I am sorry for your loss.
Kent and Debbie (Hammon) Ferguson
Steve McKeehan
November 16, 2005
To all the Blackstock and Law family:
The gentle yet firm handshake always accompanied by a warm smile is the trademark of this true Christian gentleman. N.L. Blackstock may not be around to flash that signature smile or grasp your hand in greeting, but the memory and legacy will live on. He is getting ready to sit down at the feet of the King and his admonition is "come on over, the weary are at rest." Thanks for the Godly example. Steve and Donna McKeehan and family
Carol Evitt
November 16, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult of times.
Wanda Ware Cobbs
November 16, 2005
The Ware children, Nell,JC, Don and myself send our thoughts and prayers to the Blackstock family. We have known the Blackstock family for many years.
Melanie Wilks
November 16, 2005
Papaw,
A loving see you later to one of the sweetest man I have ever known. Your smiling face was the first one to greet us at Calvary sixteen years ago. My family fell in love with you and Granny that day. Words could never express our appreciation for all your love and kindness. You were a Father when I needed one and Papaw when my boys needed one. Your advise was always sound and full of wisdom. We love you and will miss you on this earth, but we will see you later. When I cross to the other side I will expect to see you there with my Mom and Dad with that beautiful smile on your face.
Thanks for giving so much of your self to the work of the Lord. Your reward is great.
Our love to You,
Melanie, Justin and Joshua
Phil & Carol Hampton
November 16, 2005
Gloria, Patricia, Narvel & family:
His smile was contagious. His gentle spirit was an inspiration to all. His countless visits to the hospital was a wonderful ministry. Heaven's gain is our loss. We look forward to seeing him again someday in the glorious body that God has now given him. We will be thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Love Phil & Carol
Wayne Maxwell
November 16, 2005
What more can be said about Bro. Blackstock that has not already been said. Such a kind and gentle man but yet firm when he needed to be. When you walked thought the doors at Calvary he was always there with a smile and a gentle hand shake that made you feel welcome who ever you were. We all will miss him greatly, but he has ran his race and finished to a greater prize, "eternity". As he said a few weeks ago either way I WIN. And to Sis. Blackstock and the family our thought and prayers are with you all.
Hannah Chapman
November 16, 2005
To the family,
My deepest condolences in your time of loss. I will never forget the sweet, gentle spirit of Bro. Blackstock. He never failed to give a smile, a handshake and a kind word when I saw him. He was the truest of true Christians and I am privledged to have known him.
Derinda and Craig Stevenson
November 16, 2005
We will miss Bro. Blackstock greeting us at the church doors and welcoming everyone and all the many hospital visits. He was a very special man. Gloria, we love you much too!! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Melvin and Needra Strong
November 16, 2005
A giant among men has passed quietly from this life. But left behind a legacy that few can follow. Bro and Sis Blackstock were a team . No matter where you saw them they were always the same. To Sis Blackstock and the rest of the family our prayers are with you. His life spoke volumes , yet he was so humble. He will be greatly missed.
Brandon Daniels
November 16, 2005
To the family,
You are in my prayers. Thank you so much Bro. Blackstock for the awesome impact that you had on my life. Everytime I came to church, it made my day to get a handshake and a hug from you. You have truly blessed my life. You will be missed. Sis. Blackstock, thank you so much for being such a wonderful lady. I pray that God will strengthen you during this time. Narvel and Reba, I pray that God will continue to bless you both and continue to strengthen in all you do.
God Bless,
Brandon Daniels
Robert Tarpley Jr.
November 16, 2005
Dear family,
I was to young to remember a whole lot about Bro. Blackstock when my family went to church with him before the church moved from dowtown, but i will never forget the smile & the way he had of making you fill loved & wanted at chuch. My family will be praying for yours. God Bless, RT,TT,TT,TT
Tammy "Polson" Singleton
November 16, 2005
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Blackstock family...
With deepest Sympathy,
Milton & Tammy Singleton
David & Kathy King
November 16, 2005
Our deepest condolences on your loss and Heaven's gain. May he rest in sweet peace until called upon to rejoice with the angels for all eternity.
Jill Turner Mazzella
November 16, 2005
Mrs. Blackstock,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Blackstock. If you need anything please let me know. May God be with you and your family.
Love to all,
Kip and Jill Turner,
and The Mazzella Family
Gregg & Tammie Hogan
November 16, 2005
To the family:
Bro. Blackstock will be sorely missed by all. He was such an example of a true christian. We will always remember his countless visits to the hospitals to support and uplift families, friends an even new acquaintances during their surgeries,illnesses, etc.
God called home one of the best!
Pam Foster
November 16, 2005
Narvel and Reba,
Please extend our thoughts and prayers to Shawna, Brandon, Chassidy and Shelby. Also to the entire family.
Pam and Marc Foster
Bill and Beverly Daniels
November 16, 2005
Our hearts were saddened to hear of the passing of such a wonderful man. He always made us feel such a part of Calvary even though we hadn't been there in years, but when we visited we looked for his smiling face. Thank you Bro. and Sis Blackstock for the wonderful example you set for so many young people as well. Our son Brandon valued your friendship so much as well. May God bless you're family during this time of grief. Bill and Bev Daniels (Son of Buck and Annette Daniels)
Dale Blackstock
November 16, 2005
I could never begin to repay the kindness and help and moral support of Narvel and Gloria. during my mother's illness and death and then again, during my dad's illness and surgery, they were by my side.
Narvel and Gloria are exactly what one should perceive as a true Christian. Both always giving of themselves and they were always the first to call or come by when you felt so lost and bewildered.
Patricia, Narvel, and Gloria, I sure am going to miss Narvel. My dad is especially going to miss him.
Dale Blackstock
Ben Yandell
November 16, 2005
I worked with Narvel, starting in 1956, at then General Dynamics, as a Maintenance Carpenter. We had a lot of fun together. I will miss him and will be thinking of his family during this difficult time.
Ben Yandell
Douglas Seal
November 16, 2005
Brother Blackstock, a man of integrety.A mentor to all of us and who made a difference in our lives. He will surely be missed by all who knew him. He is winner, his mission is accomplised and now his reward is won. Yes we will greatly miss him but when our lives are over we shall see him again, in a much better place. No tears, no more long painful nights.
Bro. Blackstock can truly say his journey was worth every trial and every heartache.
Thank you again for being our friend and making such a difference in our lives as well as everyone who knew you.
Brother Doug and Sister Ann Seal
Alicia Stewart
November 16, 2005
Our prayers are with you.
Janice Popp
November 16, 2005
I just wanted to say that I'm very sorry about Mr.Blackstock .He was a very nice man. I met him and his wife, both before at the Burleson Nursing Homes. I took care of both Rebas grandparents.Very, Very nice people. Again, I'm sorry for your loss.
Janice
Wanda and Rudy Rios
November 15, 2005
Dear Blackstock and Law families~
Words seem so hollow at a time like this. My heart goes out to each of you at this time. Bro. and Sis Blackstock have always been a part of my life. Like I told someone the other day, "I've known Bro. Blackstock as long as I've known my own parents!" He was truly an example of a true Christian man. If there ever was a "steady-Eddie" he was one. I read the other day that we should work to make "deposits" into other peoples instead of making "withdrawals". Bro. Blackstock made many deposits in many lives (mine included)....and very few if any withdrawals.
To my sister-in-law Patricia, my heart goes out to you. It's so hard losing a Daddy. Some people lose their "Fathers"....you and I have lost our Daddy's, but we'll see them again someday. To Sis Blackstock, Narvel, Reba, Dan, my nieces and nephews and Narvel's children, may God comfort you like no one else can. I love you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come.
Psalms 30:5 "....weeping may endure for the night, but joy cometh in the morning."
We love you.
Wanda (Law) Rios, Rudy, Katie, Kelsey, Kassidy, and Kyle
Don Richmond
November 15, 2005
Patricia,
May God Bless you, your mother and entire family in your time of sorrow. Greive his passing, but rejoice in his arrival!
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