James Andrew Blackwood

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Visitation Schedule
Roller Coffman Funeral Home
923 Hwy 65 N
Marshall, AR  72650
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
10:00-11:00 AM
Service Schedule
Roller Coffman
923 Hwy. 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
11:00 AM
Cemetery
Woodlawn Memorial Park
4211 S E Street
Fort Smith, AR  72901
James Andrew Blackwood

of Marshall, AR

August 7, 1914 - May 16, 2018

James Andrew Blackwood, age 103 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas. He was born in Searcy County, Arkansas on August 7th, 1914 to Archie Blackwood and Nora Manuel Blackwood.

Jim worked most of his life in the timber industry. He sawed logs and ran a skidder in Arkansas and Illinois. Jim never met a stranger and loved everyone he met. He accepted the Lord as his personal Savior and was baptized at an early age. He lived his life as a true Christian gentleman. His friendly demeanor and gentle spirit will be missed by friends and family alike.

Survivors include his grandson, Andy George and wife Melanie of Fort Smith, Arkansas; son-in-law, Herman George and wife Charlene, also of Fort Smith; and many other relatives and friends who will mourn his passing.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rutha Edna Prewett Blackwood who passed away in 2007; one daughter, Wilma Nora George; brothers, Ulysses, Homer, Dink and Osher Blackwood; and sisters, Okla McKinney, Beatrice Blackwood, Captola Blackwood, Pearl Rose, Emma Prewett and Maggie Kyle.

Funeral services for Jim Blackwood will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Evangelist Charles Rose officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 AM preceding the service. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas at 3:30 PM, following the service. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers.

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Tommy & Julie George
Marshall, AR
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Sunday, May 20, 2018

I know that Wilma and Rutha are happy to see Jim stroll through Heavens Gates. He will be missed here, he was such a special man. We are proud to have known Jim almost all of our lives. Love you Jim all the way to Heaven!

DW
Cordova, TN
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Sunday, May 20, 2018

So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words spoken at John 5:28,29 Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice, and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment".

Brenda N.
, VA
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Friday, May 18, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. I too have recently lost a dear loved one in death. This loss can seem so overwelming. Fortunately, I found comfort in God's promise that one day I would see my dear loved one again.(John 5:28,29)By petitioning our heavenly Father in prayer, he will give you the peace and comfort you need to get through your trials. (Philippians 4:6,7) May you and your family find comfort at this difficult time.