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Julius Blackwell Obituary
KANNAPOLIS - Julius Erastus Blackwell Sr., age 71, of 6148 Avalon Drive, died Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at Northeast Medical Center, Concord.
Mr. Blackwell was born May 2, 1935, in Rowan County to the late Lorena Cassie Neely Blackwell and Willie Morris Blackwell. He was educated in the public schools of Rowan County and was a graduate of Aggrey Memorial High School, Landis, and a graduate of N.C. A&T University, Greensboro. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Mr. Blackwell was a Master Mason and a retiree of Hoechst Celanese after 30 years of service. He was a member of Sandy Ridge AME Zion Church, Landis, and a member of the Landis Lodge.
Mr. Blackwell leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Helen Fowler Blackwell, of the home; son Julius Erastus Blackwell Jr, Charlotte; daughters Selinda Blackwell Moxley, Booneville, Gwendolyn Blackwell Williams and Chiquita Blackwell, both of China Grove; and seven grandchildren.
Visitation: There will be a visitation Monday from 6-7 p.m. in Noble and Kelsey's A.R. Kelsey Memorial Chapel. The family is also receiving friends at the home, 6148 Avalon Drive, Kannapolis.
Service: The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the A.R. Kelsey Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Lewis Fowler officiating. The burial will be in the U.S. National Cemetery, Brenner Avenue, with military rites by the Salisbury Honor Guard.
Noble and Kelsey Funeral home is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to [email protected].
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Sharon Brownlee
January 25, 2025
Uncle Julius (Jack) Blackwell husband of Aunt Helen Blackwell who blessed my mother's funeral by playing the organ at her funeral. It was the first time my family and I planned a funeral where our family pastor said do whatever you like. He forgot to to tell us to make sure we had an organ player. My Aunt Helen notice there was no organ player, so she said to her husband, Jack get up there and play for my sister. Uncle Jack saved the day to say the least knowing all the songs we sang. We love our Uncle Jack and Aunt Helen and will never forget your love and dedication to the word of God, family, and music. The Brownlee family, Sharon Brownlee daughter if Betty We ise Brownlee.
The Nail Family
April 11, 2007
As a dear brother to Julius Blackwell Jr, our deepest sympathy for your family's lost. You'll always have an extended family in us at any time you need us.
Larry Hendrickson
April 9, 2007
My heartfelt support goes to the family of Julius E.Blackwell Sr.. We shared many breaks and conversations during the 30 yrs that we worked for HC/Kosa. He always greeted one with a smile of good cheer.This kind gentleman was a good buddy.Larry W. Hendrickson
Tara De La Rosa
April 9, 2007
I am a family friend of Julius Blackwell, Jr. I would just like to extend my sympathy to the Blackwell family and let them know that they will stay in my heart and prayers.
TICU FAMILY
April 8, 2007
Selinda, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Things aren't the same without you here tonight. From your TICU family
James Houpe
April 7, 2007
TO the Julius Blackwell Family. I was sorry to hear of the loss of your love one.I worked with Julius for a short time in the store at Hoechst Celanese. I found him to be a real nice person . God bless you all.
Elaine Howle (Owl)
April 7, 2007
Julius and I worked together in the Stores area of Fiber Industries, Celanese Fibers Operations, Hoechst Celanese, Trevira, KoSa, and/or INVISTA. We were very good working buddies and each of us felt and displayed a lot of friendship and respect for the other. Although we have both retired, I will never forget the pleasure of working with him which made going to work more pleasurable. He was not just a Christian in form but in substance, also. An angel on earth is now a deserving angel in Heaven!
david wray
April 7, 2007
to the family of jack blackwell,i was very sorry to hear of his passing.he was a man among men.i remember him fondly for first teaching me how to play bass guitar and other insturments.his love of music was an inspriation to all musicans.he will be missed.
Mike Thompson
April 7, 2007
My name is "MOUSE" I worked with Julius @ hoechst celanese and we enjoyed talking about our corvettes together I send my sympathy to the family-JULIUS was a great friend and will be missed
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