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Delos Blackwell Obituary

Delos McKinley Blackwell, 76, of Holden, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025; service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at First United Pentecostal Church of Holden; interment will follow at First United Pentecostal Church of Holden Cemetery; arrangements with Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula.

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Published by The Daily Star on Sep. 2, 2025.

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Brenda Doughty

September 6, 2025

Just seeing that Mr. Delos passed away. Sending my condolences, I know he was not everyone´s cup of tea, but he & I always got along. Sometimes after butting heads, but we worked it through.

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Memorial Events
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Sep

2

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

First United Pentecostal Church of Holden

29661 Louisiana 441, Holden, LA 70744

Sep

3

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

First United Pentecostal Church of Holden

29661 Louisiana 441, Holden, LA 70744

Sep

3

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

First United Pentecostal Church of Holden

29661 Louisiana 441, Holden, LA 70744

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Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes & Crematory - Hammond

2000 N Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70401

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