It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Neal Elwood Blackwell of Chase City, Virginia, who passed away on March 19, 2021, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Elwood and Nancy Blackwell of Chase City, VA; his aunt Marie Lewis of Raleigh, NC; and his cousins, Bobby Harris, Billy Harris (Shirley), Buddy Brownd, Diane Rains, Larry Blackwell (Teresa), Gail Cogdill (Mike), Susan Liles (Skip), Ann Hodges (Milt), Dale Blackwell (Debbie), Joan Gibbs (Milo), Robert Bradsher (Vera), Joy Blackwell, Mark Blackwell (Kristin), Cindy Buffaloe (Mickey), Phyllis Blackwell, Karl Lewis (Jennifer), Forest Blackwell (Dona), Keith Lewis (Mary Jane), Gwen Harris (Larry), Karen McCarthy (Daryl), Kaye Berg (Don), Kirsten Spirakis (Pete) and Phyllis Smith Jackson.

Burial Service to be held at Mountain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 1 pm, 2187 Mountain Creek Rd.Oxford, NC 27565 .Donations can be made to Olive Branch Baptist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wood Funeral Service

Report this obituary

Edit this obituary Report this obituary Authorize the original obituary

Photos

Add a photo

Light a candle

Illuminate their memory

Give a memorial tree

Plant a tree

Family tree

Brought to you by

Tributes

Here are the tributes to Neal Elwood Blackwell.

Offer a tribute

March 27, 2021

Nicholas, Cierra & Alexander Blackwell planted 10 trees

“In memory of Neal Elwood Blackwell”

March 26, 2021

Geoff and Carol Sawyer sent flowers

“In loving memory of Neal Elwood Blackwell, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. He was a great friend to me, and I'm sure a blessing to all of you.”

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Neal Elwood Blackwell’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

6 people wrote a message from the heart

March 30, 2021

Ohmar Win wrote a sympathy message

“It had been a pleasure working with Dr. Neal Blackwell. He was very smart and knew his subjects very will. When you asked him questions he gave you more than what you need to know. Dr. Blackwell was a f person that passionate about his work and people around him. Never seem him anger toward to anyone. Gentile human being that believed in GOD. RIP Neal. Now you are with him in haven. A great place to be. You Co-Worker & Friend Ohmar Win”

March 30, 2021

Catherine Barry wrote a sympathy message

“I have fond memories from college days at Va Tech with Neal. He was such an encourager and blessing to me as a new follower of Christ. I loved hearing him play the guitar, and worship our Lord through song. I was able to see him again during a college reunion, and once again I was encouraged in my faith. I am so saddened by hearing of your loss and all of ours. What a blessing Neal was to those of us who were privileged to know him.”

March 28, 2021

Kris Harper wrote a sympathy message

“Neal was a dear friend to me, and a support during a difficult time. He was one of the kindest people I ever met. I will miss him greatly, though I know he is with Jesus.”

March 27, 2021

Frank Caropreso wrote a sympathy message

“My wife, Robin, and I are still reeling from Neal's passing. He was an old friend, the best man in our wedding, and the gentlest man I knew. We are missing him greatly. He is sorely missed by all who knew him.”

March 25, 2021

Connie Berg wrote a sympathy message

“I'm so sorry for your loss. Neal was such a special person. His smile, sweet laugh and boy-like wonder of the world blessed everyone that knew him. I'm sure he's playing guitar and singing in Heaven. Connie Berg”