George Odell Blackwell Obituary
The world bids farewell to George Odell Blackwell of Blackstone, Virginia, born in Lunenburg, Virginia, departing on March 4, 2025 at the age of 88. George Odell leaves behind memories cherished by the community. 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 George Odell Blackwell to show support.
Though George Odell may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those George Odell touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Tom Blackwell and Bettie Sue Jones Blackwell; his daughter Leslie Blackwell; and his siblings, Rosaelle Chapman, James Vanderslite and Thomas Blackwell.
He is survived by: his daughters, Diane Macklin (Edward), Mattie Evans (Robert) and Joyce Stith (James); and his grandchild Darnell Blackwell. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
