William “Dink” Blackwell, 98, of Eden, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at UNC Rockingham Health Care.

A Graveside service will be held in Danview Cemetery, Wednesday, January 20th at 12:00 Noon.  He will lie in repose at Fair Funeral Home, Tuesday, January 19th from 12 noon to 6:00pm.

Born August 16, 1922 to the late E.C. and Gracie Blackwell,  Dink was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Draper and loved singing in the choir.  His favorite pastime was playing golf.  In his earlier years he was a manager of the Draper YMCA.  He retired from Fieldcrest Mills as a supervisor. 

Mr. Blackwell is survived by his wife Shirley Blackwell of Eden, Step-Children; Debra Wilkinson of Eden, Ricky Boothe of Lynchburg, VA, and Chris Boothe of Eden, Brothers; Wally Blackwell and Norman Blackwell both of Eden, Tommy Blackwell of Illinois, Henry Blackwell of Colorado; sister Lily Hixon of Maryland; numerous nieces and nephews.

Dink was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Blackwell.

Online Condolences can be made to www.fairfuneralhome.com