William David "Bill" Blackwell's obituary , Passed away on August 21, 2025 in Lafollette, Tennessee

William David "Bill" Blackwell

December 18, 1943 - August 21, 2025 (81 years old)

Lafollette, Tennessee

William David "Bill" Blackwell's obituary , Passed away on August 21, 2025 in Lafollette, Tennessee

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Martin Wilson Funeral Home

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William David "Bill" Blackwell

December 18, 1943 - August 21, 2025 (81 years old)

Lafollette, Tennessee

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William David Blackwell Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William David Blackwell (Lafollette, Tennessee), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on August 21, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William David Blackwell to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rev. Earl Blackwell and Arlena Ramsey Blackwell; and his siblings, Roy Blackwell, Louie Blackwell, Mabel Gibson and Marie Ijames.

He is survived by: his wife Rosa Lee Blackwell; his children, James Blackwell and Rebecca Blackwell; his grandchildren, Sydney Blackwell, Shawn Chester and Steven Tyler Chester; his great grandchildren, Isabella Chester and Brooklyn Chester; and his siblings, Joe Blackwell (Edna), Robert Blackwell, Ruby Bratcher (Jerry) and Mary Boshears. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Martin Wilson Funeral Home



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Tue

Aug 26

Visitation

Martin Wilson Funeral Home
305 E Beech St, LaFollette, TN 37766

Tue

Aug 26

Funeral service

Martin Wilson Funeral Home
305 E Beech St, LaFollette, TN 37766

Wed

Aug 27

Procession

Campbell Memorial Gardens
145 Dossett Ln, Jacksboro, TN 37757

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