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Buddy Joe Blackwell, a devoted Christian, husband, stepfather, brother, uncle, and friend who loved his family and friends very much, was born in Laurel, MS, and made his home in Raleigh, MS, where he spent his life surrounded by those he cherished most. Buddy’s gentle spirit, unwavering faith, and deep love for his family defined every chapter of his life.
Buddy is survived by his children, Ken (Kaytlin) Jones and Kelli (Jeremy) Hudson; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by his brothers Wayne Blackwell, Reggie (Ann) Blackwell, Paul (Patrica) Blackwell and Evelyn (James) Warrington; along with a host of nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Earnestine Blackwell; his wife, Sherry Blackwell; his brothers, Larry Buck (Beverly) Blackwell and Roger Blackwell; his sisters, Linda (Johnny Wayne) Herrington, Eloise (Edward) Knight, and Janet (Duffey) Bankston; and nephews and nieces, Chaz & Lee Warrington, JR Herrington, and Clyde and Renee Saulters.
Serving as pallbearers will be Douglas Blackwell, Douglas Knight, Butch DeWolf, Bentley DeWolf, Dusty Herrington, and Rusty Herrington. Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew Runnels and Bryce Lingle.
Pastor Paul Blackwell will officiate the services.
Arrangements are entrusted to Colonial Chapel in Magee, MS. Visitation will be held from 5–8 p.m. on Saturday the 13th and from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Sunday the 14th, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. Buddy will be laid to rest at Fellowship Cemetery in Taylorsville, MS.
Buddy Joe Blackwell’s legacy of love, kindness, and faith will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. His family takes comfort in knowing he is now reunited with his loved ones and resting in the peace of God’s eternal care
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Sue, as I am afar I appreciate your news site.
I especially liked the write up reference the trip you took to FL to visit JimBo. I last saw him in 1973 in Pacific Grove, CA. He was walking down the street and we “met” outside the gate to the Presidio of Monterey.
JimBo was walking back from The old Fisherman’s Wharf at Canner Row.
He said he would be going to HI to skin dive.
Small world for two guys from Magee meeting each other on a street 3000 miles from Magee.
Side- note:
I have been trying to reach Don Beatty. Is he still in Magee and doing well?
Hang in there as you do great public services.
Jim (Jimmie Sullivan)