William "Dink" Blackwell - Fair Funeral Home

William "Dink" Blackwell August 16, 1922 - January 17, 2021

Born: Wednesday Aug 16, 1922

Died: Sunday Jan 17, 2021

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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.

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My heart goes out to family Dink was my neighbor for49 years he was very nice never met stranger always smiling and wrking in the yard God just got another Angel
Fred East

Lily, Henry,Tommy, Norman,Wally & Billy, I am Sooo Sad to hear of "Dink" passing.He was always such a Sweet and caring person. He was so good to Mama & Irvin. He would stop by Irvin's house, every morning, during his morning walk, to check on him. He was so faithful. He will be remembered as one of the Good men from Draper! I am Praying that the family will have Peace & Tranquility during this time of sorrow. He is with Aunt Gracie, Mama, Irvin, Inez and our other family members. They are probably sitting with God, welcoming "Dink" to Heaven. God Bless The Blackwell Family. Love Ya'll, "Fuzz" ("Cuz")
Frances "Fuzz" Gilley Leakeey Leakey Leake

So sorry to hear of Dink death. I have many good memories of Dink who was one of my supervisor at the mill in Draper. Shirley, please know that you and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers
Rev.Jimmy Tilley

Lily, Henry, Tommy, Norman, Wally and Billy, I am greatly saddened to hear of Dink passing. He was such a Special, kind ,thoughtful and considerate person. When I would visit Eden, our paths would cross, and I would see him at Draper Pentecostal Holiness Church, and other times at various restaurants. He will be deeply missed. The family is in my thoughts and prayers. Calvin Gillie
Calvin Gillie

I would say that "Dink' was one of the most honorable men in Draper. God blessed him with 98+ years of a good life. He was a "Just and upright man who walked with God." I am proud to say that he was my cousin. Prayers for all the Blackwell Family. Janice and Robert Turner
Janice Turner

What great memories of Dink in my life that I’ll always treasure! Such a kind, genteel, true southern gentleman you were to the very end. I will always appreciate my parents selecting you to be my godfather! To Shirley and family, treasure all those memories made together the past twelve years, and draw your strength and comfort from them. May God bring you peace in the coming days. With love, Beth Shelton
Beth Shelton

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