James Brownlow Blackwell, III

March 1, 1946 - February 24, 2010
James Brownlow Blackwell, III

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James Brownlow ìJimmyî Blackwell, III, 63 of Dana, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Pardee Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was the son of the late J.B. Blackwell and Clara Freeman Blackwell. A graduate of East Henderson High School and Warren Wilson College, he taught the 8th grade at Hendersonville Middle School for 28 years, retiring in 2002.

He was a US Navy Seabee serving in the Vietnam War, and a member of Grace Lutheran Church. He was an avid reader and a fitness enthusiast.

Surviving is his wife of 40 years, Terry Barnette Blackwell; his son Jason G. Blackwell; his brother Joel Blackwell and wife Connie; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00pm on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Grace Lutheran Church. Rev. Ken Langsdorf will officiate. A reception will be held following the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Whole Body Fitness, 629 5th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28739 or to Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 6th Ave. West, Hendersonville, NC 28739.


Memorial

Sunday, February 28, 2010
12:00 AM

Grace Lutheran Church - Directions
1245 6th Avenue West
Hendersonville, NC

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  • February 27, 2010
    Robert & Linda Hawkins says:
    we will miss Jimmys big smiles at the gym each morning.Terry we send you our blessings.

  • February 28, 2010
    Bea, Doug, and Allison Burns says:
    Dear Terry, We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Jimmy will be missed so much. Allison and I always enjoyed seeing you both around town, and I have good memories of Jimmy as a co-worker across the hall . Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • February 28, 2010
    Candy Priest says:
    Oh Terry and Jason, I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy! He has always been such a fun guy to be around. My heart and prayers are with you two and your family.

  • February 28, 2010
    Emily Sutton Dezio says:
    To Jason, Mrs. Blackwell and the entire Blackwell Family: I am sorry for your loss and I know that you have made your dad very proud of you. Let me know if there is anything we can do in the coming weeks.

  • February 28, 2010
    Jim, Barbara, Jeremy and Jonathan Stanley says:
    Dear Terry, we are so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. He was a wonderful man and a top-notch teacher. It was obvious that he loved life and spread that joy to others. Please accept our deepest condolences.