Johnny Walter Blackwell

He married Faye Whatley Blackwell on October 8, 1965 at Black Creek Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during the Korean war. He was an electrician and motor inspector at The Steel Plant of Gadsden for 38 years. He was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church and a 50+ year Mason of The Masonic Lodge. But his greatest accomplishment was being a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

Johnny was preceeded in death by his parents, Benson and Audrey Blackwell; Sister, Joyce (Clifford) Reagan; Brother-In-Law, Roy Brown.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Faye Blackwell; Children, Craig (Vivian) Blackwell, John (Kristi) Blackwell, Mark (Candi) Blackwell and Pam (Ty) Jackson. Grandchildren, Craig and Cody Blackwell; Victoria (Carlos) Majano, Casey and Makenzi Blackwell; Serah, Andrew and John-Mark Blackwell, Sky Simpson; Brett, Brady and Bradley Jackson; sisters, Elaine Brown and Glenda (Harold) Bobo and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Craig Blackwell, Cody Blackwell, Casey Blackwell, Brett Jackson, Brady Jackson, Andrew Blackwell, Bradley Jackson, John-Mark Blackwell and Sky Simpson.

Visitation will be from 4:30 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Black Creek Baptist Church. Celebration of Life will be held Thursday at 2:00 pm with visitation beginning at 1:00 pm. Graveside immediately following service at Black Creek Cemetery.

Family would like to extend a special “Thanks” to Dr. Carpenter, Melissa Leek, Coni Maltbi, Shannon Green and the entire SICU staff; 7th Floor Nursing Care and Respiratory Therapy at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.