Mr. Willie Bernard Blackwell
September 3, 1936 - March 26, 2019
Mr. Willie Bernard Blackwell, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in Pensacola, Florida. Mr. Blackwell was a native of Excel, AL, former resident of Conecuh Co, AL, and had resided in McDavid, FL since 1978. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, serving with the US Army where he retired with 20 years of service, and he received two bronze stars. He was and avid outdoorsman, loved to fish, garden, travel and was of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mary Blackwell. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marianne Blackwell of McDavid, FL; one son, Juergen (Ursula) Blackwell of Ettlingen, Germany; two sisters, Doris Adams of McDavid, FL and Faye (Jack) Merchant of Bluff Springs, FL; one grandson, Sven Blackwell and one great grandson, Sam Blackwell. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 5, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. William Chancery officiating. Burial will follow at Ray’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be the Military Bodybearers. Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Willie Bernard Blackwell, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in Pensacola, Florida. Mr. Blackwell was a native of Excel, AL, former resident of Conecuh Co, AL, and had resided in McDavid, FL since 1978. He was a veteran of the... View Obituary & Service Information