Raymond L. Blackwell Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Raymond L. Blackwell of Naperville, Illinois, born in Parsons, Kansas, who passed away at the age of 77, on March 4, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Raymond L. Blackwell to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Blackwell and Mildred Blackwell; his brother William, Jr. Blackwell (Brenda); and his sisters-in-law, Barbara Rogers (late Freddie) and Mildred Manning (late Lawrence).

He is survived by: his wife Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Blackwell; his children, Rodney Blackwell (Corey) of River Forest, IL and Ryan Blackwell (Keito) of Syracuse, NY; his grandchildren, Jackson and Easton; his brother James Blackwell (Beverly) of Fishers, IN; and his siblings-in-law, Lawrence Andry (late Bettye) of Chastang, AL and Fannie Murray (late Joseph) of Washington, DC.

Current health guidelines state that no more than 50 individuals at a time may pay their respects to the family, and guests are required to wear masks and follow social distancing procedures. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ray's memory to: American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231, 1-800-AHA-USA-1, donatenow.heart.org.