James Blackwell Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 30, 2023, at the age of 94, James Blackwell of Creal Springs, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Blackwell to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis Blackwell and Eunice Blackwell (Motsinger); his son Gary James Blackwell; his siblings, Don Blackwell (Gladys), Paul Blackwell (Victorine), Irene Davis (William), Mary Smothers (Don), Leon Blackwell (Donna) and Anna May Sims (Paul); and his former wives, Dorothy Blackwell and Beatrice Blackwell.

He is survived by: his son Greg L. Blackwell (Janette) of Mattoon, IL; his siblings, Betty Jean Bishop (Jack) of Creal Springs, IL and William Blackwell (Sue) of Tilden, IL; and his sister-in-law Sue Blackwell (Alice Morris) of Sparta, IL. He is also survived by six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are preferred to Busby Chapel Cemetery .