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Gary Blackwell Obituary
Feb. 16, 1950 - Dec. 28, 2020
Gary Lynn Blackwell, 70, of Hewitt, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 31, at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S 5th St, Waco, TX, with Rev. Jerry Freedman officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco.
Gary was born February 16, 1950, to Cull and Nettie Carlile Blackwell in Apache, OK. He worked at the city of Waco as a surveyor for 25 years. He loved fishing and camping and was a lifelong Dallas Cowboy fan. Gary loved his family more than anything. He was soft-spoken and lived a simple life. He was very supportive of his family, and especially enjoyed watching his son and his friends in their mixed martial arts tournaments. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Mildred Blackwell and Polly Wright.
He is survived by his daughter, Amber Vargo and husband, Jassen; son, Andrew Blackwell; his siblings, Irene Hinson, Floyd "Bud" Alton Blackwell, Dorthy Blackwell, Chois Blackwell and wife, Joan, Pat Osburn, Artie Ann Mayfield and husband, James, Dottie Elaine Gill, and Ron Blackwell and wife, Sue; grandchildren, Jordan Williams and Alexandra Williams; along with many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
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Brenda Berger
December 31, 2020
sorry for your loss
Debbie Blackwell
December 31, 2020
Condolences to the Kids and your Family. Love you and you will dearly be missed by all. Prayers and Hugs to the kids. R.I.P. Gary
Donnie and Dot Smith
December 30, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family!
Mike Gill
December 29, 2020
Gary was one of a kind. Never said a bad word about anyone and was a joy to talk to. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him. My prayers go out to all the family. I will miss you Uncle Gary. You are in Gods hands now
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