Howard Eugene Blackwood Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-07-11T15:00:00
End: 2025-07-11T17:00:00
Location: Community Christian Church

In loving memory of Howard Eugene Blackwood (Alton, Illinois), who departed this world on June 29, 2025 at the age of 93. Howard Eugene leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Howard Eugene Blackwood to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard William and Bertha Blackwood (Dale); his stepmother Faye Blackwood; his son Victor Pinta; and his sisters, Nonnie Stewart and Loretta Dippel.

He is survived by: his daughters, Lynn Marie Klunk (Chris) of Grafton, Lori Ann Quarton (Brian) of Litchfield and Lisa Renee Blackwood; his grandchildren, Cole (Vanessa), Kyli, Logan (Rachel), Victoria (Adam), Alexandria (Michael), Julia (Davon), Caroline (Aaron), Camden, Brennan (Natalie), Andrew (Abby) and Jenna (Brandon); his great grandchildren, LaKaya, Francesca, Logan, Jr., Everett, Wally, Theon, Jaxen, Blayklee, Kainen, Sophie and Ellie; his sisters, Ann Gerl of Rosewood Heights, Roberta and Ruth Blackwood of Connecticut; and his pets, Coco and Chenelle.

Memorials may be made to the Alton VFW Post 1380 or Community Christian Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gent Funeral Home Inc

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July 5, 2025

Stephanie Fabjance wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Vicckie, I am so very sorry for your loss of Gene. Mike so often spoke kindly about both of you. I know he will be very much missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you .Love from Stevie Jacobson Fabjance”

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Community Christian Church
2345 Union School Rd, Alton, IL 62002-6931

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July 11

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2345 Union School Rd, Alton, IL 62002-6931

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