of Mountain View, AR
June 23, 1931 - September 11, 2011
Willie James Blackwell, 80, of the Sugar Hill community, Mountain View, Arkansas entered into rest on the 11th day of September 2011 at Stone County Medical Center.
Willie was preceded in death by his Father, John Riley Blackwell, his Mother Mary Louizia Dockery Blackwell, eleven Brothers and Sisters and a Grandson in-law, Charles Edward White.
Willie is survived by his wife Burlean Jametta Jenkins Blackwell of Mountain View, Arkansas; his sons Jerry Blackwell, Steve Blackwell and wife Susie, Rex Blackwell and wife Martha, all of Mountain View Arkansas. He is also survived by ten Grandchildren: Wendy Neal and husband Larry, Angula McDonald and husband Joe, Roper Blackwell and wife Kara and Sari Blackwell all of Mountain View, Arkansas. Elizabeth White, Jessica Boswell and husband Nick, all of Cabot, Arkansas. Mary Blackwell of Heber Springs ,Arkansas, Kenny Blackwell of North West, Arkansas, Connie Lynch and Husband Patrick of Fountain, Colorado, and Tari Patterson and Husband Todd of Fenton, Michigan; and thirteen Great Grandchildren.
Willie was the ninth son and fourteenth child out of fifteen siblings. He received a formal education until the fifth grade but a continuing education through a ''Life of hard knocks and common sense'' for the rest of his days. Willie earned a living for his family mostly working at Saw Mills. He was a member of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a grounds keeper of the cemetery for fifty years. Willie and Burlean were happily married for sixty-two and a half years. They maintained the same address for all but three and a half of those years. Willie AKA ''Wild Will of Sugar Hill'' was a loving and devoted Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Uncle, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Friend and Community leader. Willie led his life and family with love, respect and under the guidance of our Heavenly Father. ''…as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.'' Joshua 24:15
Homegoing Services for Willie will be held at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, Sugar Hill Community, Mountain View, Arkansas at 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 14, 2011 with interment in Elizabeth (Sugar Hill) Cemetery.
His sons will conduct the services and his grandchildren and spouses will serve as pallbearers.
Roller Coffman Funeral Home, Mtn. View is in charge of the arrangements.
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13 Condolence(s)
Paula Jenkins Schnarr
Friday, September 23, 2011
Dear Aunt Burlean and family, I loved Uncle Willie and he always made me feel loved whenever we came to AR for a visit. I will miss him.
I wish good health for you and all his family. love, Paula
Patty
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Angie,Liz and family
Sorry to hear about your grandpa.
He will not be forgotten in your
hearts.
fount barnes
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Rest in peace uncle willie u will be greatly missed and forever in my heart i love u and my prayers and thoughts are with the family
vicki and Bill Doolin
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief. God bless and keep you. Love, Vicki, Bill, Matt, Sara Jane, and Grant Doolin
Bobby and Carlene Webb
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, Rex and Martha. Want you to know that we are thinking of you and the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. God continue to comfort you all in the days to come. Love in Christ. Bob, Carlene and family.
debby ohl
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
mr willie was always such a joy to serve and was so proud of his granddaughters. whenever i had the opportunity to see him he was always so kind and humble even when he was feeling his worst his concern was for others. my deepest condolences to the family.
Rick Cartwright
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Very sorry to hear about Mr. Blackwell's passing. Deepest sympathies to the family.
Dawn Branscum
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Burlean, Boys and all the family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Willie was always such a sweet and kind person and I know will be missed greatly by all of you, and all that knew him. My prayer for all of you is that God will wrap his comforting, loving arms around you and help you during this sad time. May God bless and keep you all.
Dawn and Jacob Branscum
Richard Stoltze
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
I enjoyed working with Willie years ago at the Ozark Woodworking Co. I liked that man.
Richard Stoltze
EARL & SHIRLEY BARNES
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
TO THE BLACKWELL FAMILY OUR PRAYERS. LOOK UNTO THE LORD FOR HIS LOVE AND HE WILL MAKE IT EASIER TO HELP YOU IN GIVING UP A LOVED ONE. MAY THE WHOLE FAMILY BE BLESSED IN THIS TIME OF NEED. PRAYERS FOR YOU.
Brent & Lisa Thjornsberry
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Willie's hello's when walking into church on Sunday mornings will be missed!! He made everyone smile!!
You are in our prayers.
Love,
Brent, Lisa, & Riley
Emily White
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Elizabeth---We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Emily and Melissa
Harold Talburt
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
R.I.P. Willie