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Michael King Blackwell

1944 - 2018

Michael King Blackwell

1944 - 2018

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BORN

1944

DIED

2018

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University of North Texas

Michael Blackwell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 6, 2018.

Michael "Blackie" Blackwell passed from this earth on January 3, 2018 at the age of 73. He was born on December 1, 1944 in Chattanooga, TN and raised in Texas. Blackie was a Eagle Scout, Graduate of North Texas State University and a US Navy veteran. He had careers in Air Traffic Control and retail management. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Elmer and Evelyn Blackwell and his wife Joyce (Grimes) Blackwell.
He is survived by his stepmother Reba Blackwell, Brother David Blackwell, sons Bradley and Justin Blackwell, daughter Jennifer (Blackwell) Gessel and husband Buddy Gessel, and granddaughters Sydney, Scarlett and Shiloh Gessel, as well as many other family and friends.

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January 31, 2018

Smith posted to the memorial.

January 9, 2018

Faye (Blackshear) Reynolds posted to the memorial.

January 8, 2018

Kathy Vernon Rachal posted to the memorial.

4 Entries

Smith

January 31, 2018

Sorry about the lost of your love one. May you receive comfort from remembering what a caring person he was.

Faye (Blackshear) Reynolds

January 9, 2018

I went to LD Bell HS with Mike and did so enjoy his posts on FB. He will be sorely missed by his friends and his family. May God grant you comfort and strength to sustain your loss.

Kathy Vernon Rachal

January 8, 2018

There's just no way to describe how much I'm going to miss this man....one of the most gentle people I've ever known. Having just moved to Houston recently, I was able to get to know him again and catch up...but not enough! I am VERY thankful for what little time we had.

Having known Mike "Blackie" Blackwell for most of my life, I knew his heart for his family, starting with his mom and dad and brother. He cared deeply for his friends and it was mutual. He loved his children and grandchildren to the moon and back. I'm thankful the little ones got to know their grandfather even better this Christmas so that they will have more good memories for years to come. He was incredibly proud of his kids. He told me so. I know how proud they are of him. I'm so sorry for your loss.

He was accomplished and funny and a pure blessing. I will continue to pray for the comfort of his precious family.

God Bless you all.
Kathy Vernon Rachal

David Byers

January 8, 2018

To the Blackwell Family: I went to Jr High and High School with Mike. We had a very close relationship with our class, and was very sorry to here of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. David Byers