of Prescott, AZ
July 18, 1925 - February 17, 2022
William Harold Blackwood obituary
Harold Blackwood, born July 18, 1925, died in Prescott, Arizona, February 17, 2022. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Oliver and Zettie Marie Turner Blackwood; sisters, Ina Rea Gerardi, Martha Sue Farris, Mary Lou McDonald and Frances Gosso; brothers, Oliver Blackwood and Bill J. Blackwood (wife, Bonnie); and son, Jonathan Blackwood.
He is survived by son, H. Daniel Blackwood and his wife, Patti; son-in-law, Dean Maddalena; granddaughter, McCarthy Hallowell and her husband, Nathan; great-grandson, Stewart Cox; and great-granddaughters, Charli and Rylee Hallowell; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Harold served as navigator of a B-17 in the 8th Air Force in England during World War II, later discharged as a Captain from the Air Force Reserves.
He is a graduate of NLR HS. He earned a degree in architecture from Oklahoma State University and designed many churches, banks, commercial buildings, medical clinics, schools, and institutional buildings around Arkansas. His last job was as manager of specifications for the New York City Board of Education/School Construction Authority. He served on the NLR City Beautiful Commission, as president for two years. He served on the NLR Handicapped Services Board for 16 years, as president for two years. He was a member of Park Hill Presbyterian Church.
Memorials can be sent to Park Hill Presbyterian Church and Sylvan Hills Community Church.
Services will be held on Saturday, April 2, at 11:00 A.M. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock. A graveside service will follow at Edgewood Memorial Park in North Little Rock.
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Kristal S Clark
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Sending Sincere Condolences! I had the pleasure of seeing him daily at the cemetery. In my 15 years of serving families, there were only a few that when they lost their spouse, they visited daily, like clockwork. He had a gentle voice, and always had a compliment & a smile. His visits along with others, taught & showed me what true love & dedication is all about, of which I'm humbled & Grateful for the experience! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "Thanks for the memories" Mr Blackwood 😉
Rev. Marie Mainard O'Connell
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Harold was a kind and enjoyable soul, and even in his later years, folks from the church enjoyed reaching out. We're sorry he has left us to join the church triumphant, but we are grateful for his life and witness in living! On behalf of his church home, his family has our love and prayers.
Phyllis, Sam, and Ann Storthz
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Harold was a wonderful person and a talented architect who we always enjoyed working with. He was one of the kindest person we know and had lots of common sense we always listened to. Harold will be deeply missed.
We send our deepest sympathy to Harold’s Family and we are thinking of you at this time.
Ann, Phyllis, and Sam Storthz