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Thomas Blackwell Obituary
DUNCAN, SC-- Thomas Harold Blackwell, 80, of 112 North Danzler Road, died December 25, 2008 at his residence.
A native of Wellford, son of the late Thomas "Bud" and Gladys Mason Blackwell. Retired from Springs Industries in 1990, a member and president of Startex retirees; he served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and the S.C. National Guard. Mr. Blackwell was a member and deacon of Tucapau Baptist Church, and a former music director at Startex Wesleyan Church for 17 years.
Surviving are his wife, Verlin Turner Blackwell of the home; children, Karen and husband Gary Barnett of Lyman, Joyce and husband Sid Tuck of Moore; John Lemuel Blackwell of Pickens; Devonne Camp Blackwell of Pickens( mother of Lauren Corn and Matthew Blackwell); five grandchildren, Christy Boggs wife of Paul Boggs of Lyman, Kim Cothran wife of Ryan Cothran of Moore, Jeffrey Tuck husband of Amy Tuck of Duncan, Lauren Corn wife of Zack Corn of El Paso, TX and Matthew Blackwell of Pickens; great-grandchildren, Colby Boggs, Nicholas Boggs, Parker Tuck, Harrison Tuck, Hampton Cothran and Sydney Cothran, a sister Faye and Richard Fisher of Charlotte, NC and two brothers, Olin Dee and Frances Blackwell of Duncan and Ray and Lalani Blackwell of Columbia.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Tucapau Baptist Church conducted by Dr. Bill Pate and Rev. Craig Guy. Burial will follow in Wood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Wood Mortuary.
The family is at the home.
Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com
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Linda Staggs
July 9, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sheree & Rodney Turner
January 6, 2009
Verlin, Karen, Joyce & Lem: Please accept our sincere condolences. We were out of town and did not find out about Tommy until after we returned home. Rodney and I both feel absolutely horrible about it as we loved, admired and respected him so much. If we had known, we would have come home so that we could be with the family. Tommy was loved by so many and will be missed by all who knew him. May God comfort you and give you peace in the days ahead. We love you all!
Perry and Linda Merrell
December 31, 2008
Verlin sure was sorry to hear about Tommy's passing we were and still are in Texas with Gary and Cindy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time but we know that God will take care of us and keep us in his loving arms. We love you and your family and will be thinking of you . We will see you when we get back home our love
Joan Davis
December 30, 2008
Verlin, you know our love and prayers are with you as they have been. Both of you are special to us. Not a meeting took place that we didn't share hugs and love for each other and always words of appreciation. I never was given the piece of candy, because Tommy knew I had my bag full for the kids at church, but he always gave Benny his. I will always remember the times he slipped in my Sunday School class a few minutes before it was over and afterwards would come up and share words of encouragement to me. I know he wouldn't want to be back here, but we will surely miss him. There's a song Barry sings, Wish You Were Here, that has always been special to me since my dad passed. Get Paul to get that music and sing it for all of you. It is such a blessing. Our love and prayers are with you all. Benny and Joan
Paula Howell
December 30, 2008
I was thinking about all the wonderful things that was said about Tommy during his celebration and chuckled thinking about the candy. Robbie said that there is a piece in his truck that Tommy gave him the last time he was at church. Tommy was a lot like Robbie's step-father. Frank also gave candy. Our girls named him the Candy Man. Tommy and Frank loved to give. It came from the heart, where Jesus lived. Heaven grows sweeter with each passing day. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
THE GILBERT FAMILY
December 29, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
December 29, 2008
Karen & Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your father. Please take comfort in knowing that he is in a better place. Our love and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff and Jennifer Tysinger
Janice Evans
December 28, 2008
I'll always remember the good times we all had as us kids were growing up back in the 60's. We were all like one big happy family. Our familys made lots of good memories at church and at home. I remember all the good times at youth camp and the old time camp meetings in Greer. Tommy was like a second Daddy to me and Verlin you was my second mom, as Karen, Joyce, and Lem were like sisters and a little brother. As the years have gone by , we may have drifted apart and all went our own seperate ways as all families do but I just want you all to know that my heart is hurting for you right now and that I still love you all as much as I ever did. I will be keeping you all in my prayers and hope that God will help to ease your sorrow in the days and months ahead. Stay strong and rejoice in his passing for that is what he would want you to do just by knowing that he is in a better place than we can ever imagine. I am very sorry for your loss and as I said I'll be keeping you in my prayers.
Tony & Sarah Smith
December 28, 2008
We will surely miss Brother Tommy. He always made us feel welcomed when we began visiting Tucapau. God bless your family during this time of sorrow.
Jamie & Dorothy Bertolini
December 28, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Precious in the sight of the lord is the death of His Saints- Psalm 116:15
Our prayers of comfort are lifted.
Christy Boggs
December 27, 2008
We have created a Memorial Website for Grandpa and would love for you to visit it and take a look at the video and pictures.
Use this link:
http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/TommyBlackwellMemorial/homepage.aspx
Jane & Sonny Padgett
December 27, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda Staggs
December 27, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Dennis Jackson
December 27, 2008
Dee, Faye, Ray: My condolences. Would love to see guys again. Will never forget the times we spent together. Dink
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