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Nov 5th, 1945 - Sep 14th, 2024
Don Edwin Blackwell, age 78, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, September 14, 2024, at his home.
He was born November 5, 1945, in Xenia, the son of Thornton R. and Moine (Deain) Blackwell Jr. He was united in marriage to Sandra K. Griffith on February 8, 1964, and together they shared 53 wedding anniversaries until her death on March 11, 2017.
Don served in the Army during the Vietnam Era stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He had worked as a welder for GSI in Flora, McGrew Welding, and Shulman Brothers. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, listening to old country songs, and spending time reminiscing with friends around the fire. He always looked forward to spending time with his family.
He is survived by his children: Don (Donna) Blackwell Jr. of Jackson, Tennessee, Candi (Gene) McVay of Franklinville, North Carolina, and Traci (Jim) Stanley of Flora; grandchildren: Autumn (Ernie) Baugh of Franklinville, North Carolina, Autumn (Chris) Miller of Flora, Sydney Blackwell of Champaign, Charlee (Dawson) Britton of Flora, and Jackson Blackwell of Fisher; great-grandchildren: Lexus Allison of Flora, Mason Miller of Flora, Jase Corey of Asheboro, North Carolina, Lynnex Baugh of Franklinville, North Carolina, Elias Blackwell of Champaign, Ollyver Britton of Flora, and Nolan Baugh of Franklinville, North Carolina; a great-great-grandchild: Oakley Miller of Flora; and a brother: David (Vicki) Blackwell of Flora.
He was preceded in death by his father: Thornton Blackwell Jr.; mother: Moine (Deain) Windle; wife: Sandy Blackwell; a brother: Larry “Joe” Blackwell; and a sister: Charlotte Blackwell Wilkins.
Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Another great person and great friend for many years we'll always miss. condolences to the family
Donnie & Traci Sorry to hear about your dad.
to Don's kids, grandkids, etc. I am praying God gives you comfort as Don fought a long hard fight. Don, I hope they have eggs in Heaven. You loved eggs for breakfast and I would gladly send you some. You will be missed my friend
So very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was a great guy. Always had a joke or a story to tell. He will be missed by so many.
Don was a great guy. I always enjoyed talking with him. Sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻. Don was always so much fun. He will be missed. 💙
Sorry for the families loss. Don was a great guy. And I'll miss him.
So sorry for your loss,had a lot of good laughs with him and Sandi. RIP. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
So sorry to hear about Don. He was a special man for sure! I'm sure him and your mom and up there dancing, hooting n' hollering together now, and pain free. Keeping your entire family in our thoughts and prayers. Sending big hugs to you all!
Tracy I'm very sorry to hear of Dons passing, I have lots of memories when I was a kid, he did some welding for his dad Thornton/ Junior was my neighbor.
Donnie, Traci and families. Don will be missed by all who knew him. I'm sure he is with Sandy and having the time of his life.
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