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William Blackwell Obituary
BLACKWELL WILLIAM E. BLACKWELL On Monday, December 3, 2007 at Veterans Medical Center. William e. Blackwell, husband of Annie Mae Blackwell; father of Dealter Lewis, Dyretta Bates, Alicia Johnson, Avis, William, Jr., Roland, Arnet Blackwell; and the late Garnet Blackwell. Brother of Estelle Lacy, Jean Johnson, Edwin, Robert and James Blackwell. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, daughter in law Tina Blackwell, son in law John Johnson, five sister in laws, four brother in laws, numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Mr. Blackwell will lie in state at St. John Baptist Church, 1905 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA on Friday, December 7, from 10 a.m. until time of funeral services at 11 a.m. Rev. John Nicholas, Jr. officiating. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. Services by CHINN-BAKER.
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Tywana Archer Smith
December 12, 2007
Aunt Annie Mae and the Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you....Uncle William will be missed dearly. I have such fond memories of him when I was growing up. The trip to Haines Point to go swimming in the "station wagon" I knew my Mom went to him for much needed advice. He was a "Good Man". Love you guys.
Tina Blackwell
December 11, 2007
Daddy,
I wasn't ready to say goodbye to you, but I know it would be selfish to still want you here. You have been my "Daddy" for a long time and I have loved you from the very beginning! I know that you are pain free and resting with the Lord and for that I am thankful! You have given me so many wonderful memories to cherish. When I think of you, I can't help but smile because that is what you gave me whenever I saw you, no matter how hard the day!! I am gonna miss you so much!! But I know that you are my newest "Angel" and that I can still count on the strength and guidance that I have always gotten from you! Rest in peace....until we meet again!!
I Love You Bunches!!
Linda Patton
December 6, 2007
Mrs. Blackwell and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. I was very fund of Mr. Blackwell. When his health failed, and he was unable to attend Church on a regular basis, it thrilled me on those occasions he was able to attend. Mr. Blackwell was a caring man and I enjoyed our conversations. When he returned to Church after his stroke, even though his eye sight was impaired, he recognized my voice when I spoke to him. I will never forget that. My thoughts and especially my prayers are with you.
Love to all of you.
Linda Patton and family.
Deborah Robinson
December 5, 2007
To my other family.
I have wonderful memories of the times I spent there and how William was a dynamic father -- never complaining as he hauled his kids and their klan (which included me most of the time) all over the place, never once complaining and how adamant he was that we attend church. If we went "out" the night before, we went to church the next morning. Oviously, he knew something we had not yet learned. He truly was a wonderful man with a wonderful family and will be sorely missed.
I love you all, always have and always will.
My husband and I send our deepest condolences.
May the peace of God be with you henceforth and forevermore.
With love,
Deborah "Debbie" (Ford) Robinson & Husband Elder James Robinson, Jr.
Leroy Collins
December 4, 2007
To the Family,
Brenda and I share your grief,and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad period. May your memories of Mr.Blackwell, bring you comfort.We always enjoyed visting and feeling like apart of the family. Mrs Annie Mae you know if we can do anything for you, Brenda and I will be there for you, and the family .
Love
Leroy & Brenda Collins
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