Ernest Keith Blackwell
Ernest Keith Blackwell
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Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Fort Mill Church of God, 221 Academy Street, Fort Mill, SC with Reverend Doctor Jacob King, and Reverend Larry Nivens officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery, Old York Road Rock Hill. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Fort Mill Church of God, 221 Academy Street, Fort Mill, SC.
Born in Wahalla, SC, Keith was the son of the late Ernest Blackwell and the late Annie Pearl Young Blackwell. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Darren Blackwell, and sister, Patti Blackwell. He was employed by Duke Energy with 41 years of service. He was a member of Fort Mill Church of God. Keith was a credentialed minister in the Church of God. He loved to sing for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He not only had the gift of singing, but was a gifted musician. If you only remember one thing about Keith, he walked his talk.
Keith loved his wife of over 35 years, Evelyn Joan Braswell Blackwell, spending weekends traveling to favorite places like Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and Helen, Georgia. He loved his son, Tyler Blackwell, his daughter, Destiny Blackwell, his son, Robbie Freeman, and daughter-in-love, Kim Freeman; he had two grandchildren, Luke and Katie, he loved spending time with them. His conversation with Katie or as he called her "Bug", they talked about music and especially the Lord and the Bible. He loved when Luke would run up to him and holler "play with me Popa". He is also survived by his three sisters, Debra (James) Blackston of Liberty, SC, Phyllis Smith of Seneca, SC, Pam Burrell of Seneca, SC, when going back home to Walhalla area to visit, he loved spending time with his sisters and a host of nephews and nieces.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Keith Blackwell's name to Freedom Ministries and Chaplaincy, P O Box 432, Fort Mill, SC 29716.
Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.
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Dan Kapfhammer
June 26, 2023
Worked with Keith for the last couple years, he was the nicest guy I have met in the company. So sorry for your loss
Patti Baker Welday
May 8, 2023
JoAnn, I would like to express my deepest condolences for your loss. I did not know Keith well, but through your loving and kind words about him I know what a wonderful person he was. You have been a blessing to the Alston Wilkes Society and have touched more lives than you will ever know. You and Keith have changed lives and set an example for others to follow. My prayers are with you and your family!
Leland Summers
May 8, 2023
Joann, Was out of town over weekend and did not get message short while ago from Kate. My heart breaks for you. I am so sorry. You have always been like a sister to me. I can't take the hurt away but know I hurt with you.
-Leland
Erin Finney
May 8, 2023
I have known and worked with Keith for over 30 years. He was always willing to help whoever he could even if he didn't have the time he took it to help others. That was just they way Keith was. He will be DEEPLY MISSED at Duke Energy. My heart and prayers go
out to Joann and Family as they go through the next few weeks.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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Carrie Davin
May 8, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Keith was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed.
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