James Ronald Blackwell Obituary
The memory of James Ronald Blackwell (Manassas, Virginia), born in Lexington, Virginia, who passed away on May 4, 2026 at the age of 76, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, James Ronald is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that James Ronald's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Elmer Blackwell and Bernice McKemy Blackwell. He is survived by: his wife Judith Kihm Blackwell; his children, Lisa Renee Hopkins and James Robert Blackwell; his granddaughter Ashley Renee Simms; his great grandchild River; and his sisters, Deborah Klonowski (Rick) and Carolyn Stark (Damon).
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Association http://alz.org. Or the American Cancer Society https://cancer.org.
