Randy Blackwell Obituary
Mr. Randy Blackwell, age 68, of Bristol, TN died Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Born in Nashville, TN, Randy was the son of the late William Terry Blackwell and Rose Bud Wilder Blackwell. In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Amy and Donna Blackwell. He was a Contractor and also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He also was a board member of the Reed-Walker Cemetery.
Randy was an avid fisherman and enjoyed gardening where he especially loved to grow tomatoes. He also liked old cars and his dog Annie. Above all, he loved his family. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Survived by his wife of 33 years, Patty Nidiffer Blackwell; 3 daughters, Alyson Rose (Lance) Blaylock; Angela Jean (Paul) Wallace and Jessica (Jesse) Rogers; 6 grandchildren, Laken Newcomb, Grayson Rogers, Ryan Rogers, Fallon Rogers, Landri Rogers and Kambree Rogers; special friend and Uncle, Tommy Martin; special fishing friends, Tony Ray and Dave Jones.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 1PM -2PM at Lawrence Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will begin at 2PM. Following the service burial will follow at the Reed-Walker Cemetery in Chapel Hill, TN.
LAWRENCE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION SERVICES, 203 South Horton Pkwy, Chapel Hill, Tennessee, 931-364-2233 in charge of local arrangements.
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203 South Horton Pkwy P.O. Box 8, Chapel Hill, TN 37034
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