Bennie Robert Blackwell Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 15, 2025 in Akron, Ohio

Bennie Robert Blackwell Sr.

February 22, 1934 - October 15, 2025 (91 years old)

Akron, Ohio

Bennie Robert Blackwell Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 15, 2025 in Akron, Ohio

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Bennie Robert Blackwell Sr.

February 22, 1934 - October 15, 2025 (91 years old)

Akron, Ohio

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Bennie Robert Blackwell Sr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bennie Robert Blackwell Sr. of Akron, Ohio, who passed away on October 15, 2025 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bennie Robert Blackwell Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lucian Blackwell and Matilda Blackwell; his wives, Mamie Stembridge and Phouthong Blackwell; his siblings, James, Lucian Jr., John E. Blackwell and Ida Mae Blackwell; and his children, Sharletta Stembridge (Poochie), Smiley, Beatrice Harris, Elaine Bell-Moore, Lamonte Stembridge, Gary Harris and Bennie Blackwell Jr. (Choke).

He is survived by: his sister Mattie L. Blue; his children, Evelyn Smith, Brenda Collins, Willie Harris, Shirley Blackwell-Lewis, Carolyn Blackwell-Barnes, Celia Smith (Steve), Kenny Stembridge, Ralph Stembridge and Anton Stembridge; and his niece Thelma Nicholson-Williams (Jitty). He is also survived by 54 grandchildren, 103 great-grandchildren, 46 great-great grandchildren, and 2 godchildren—along with a host of nieces and nephews, bonus children and dear friends.

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Funeral service

Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
687 Columbus Ave, Akron, OH 44306

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Oct 31

Burial

Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
529 W Thornton St, Akron, OH 44307

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Oct 31

Visitation

Cemetery Cemetery Mount Peace Cemetery
183 Aqueduct St, Akron, OH 44303

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