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Steven Blackwell Obituary

Steven Lamar Blackwell, age 61, of Ellijay, Georgia, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born September 26, 1964 to Lamar and Martha Blackwell in Atlanta, Georgia.

Steve is survived by his wife, Jama Blackwell of Ellijay; brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Bridget Blackwell of Ball Ground; nephew, Levi Blackwell of Ball Ground; step-daughter, Britney Hightower of Ellijay; step-son, Nathaniel Gravley of Ellijay; grandchildren, Logan Hightower, David Hightower, and Nolan "Cricket." A host of friends also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lamar and Martha Blackwell.

A Memorial Service will be held 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025 in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with John Page officiating.

The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to The Parkinson's Foundation at parkinson.org.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Cherokee Tribune on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Roper Funeral Home and Crematory

206 Holly Street, Jasper, GA 30143

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Roper Funeral Home and Crematory

206 Holly Street, Jasper, GA 30143

Oct

15

Service

4:00 p.m.

Roper Funeral Home Chapel

206 Holly Street, Jasper, GA 30143

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