Edward Leroy "Squeecy" Blackwell, 63, of Churchville passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at UVA Health Center.
Mr. Blackwell was born in Staunton on July 27, 1958, a son of the late Homer Thomas Sr. and Mary Alice (Weaver) Blackwell.
A service representative, Eddie was employed with Lab Corp, who loved visiting with the staff in the many offices on his route. He was known as a people person, who never met a stranger. He will be fondly remembered for his bubbly personality and laughter that would light up a room. Eddie had a great love for hunting deer and turkey. He was an avid sports fan, especially college and high school basketball and a devoted Oakland Raiders fan. He had a lot of fond memories of playing basketball at Buffalo Gap High School. He enjoyed helping his wife decorate for Halloween. Above all, Eddie was a devoted husband, who cherished his family.
In addition to his parents, Eddie was predeceased by two brothers, Fred W. and Frank C. Blackwell.
A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, April 21 at Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell with Rev. Beth Pyles officiating. Interment will follow in Head Waters Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Tim Shull, Danny Griffin, Warren Harper, J.D. Robinson, Doug Conner, Bobby McManaway, Travis Griffin, Carroll Eckard and Lance Armstrong.
The family will receive friends, 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, April 20 at the funeral home.
Mr. Blackwell was born in Staunton on July 27, 1958, a son of the late Homer Thomas Sr. and Mary Alice (Weaver) Blackwell.
A service representative, Eddie was employed with Lab Corp, who loved visiting with the staff in the many offices on his route. He was known as a people person, who never met a stranger. He will be fondly remembered for his bubbly personality and laughter that would light up a room. Eddie had a great love for hunting deer and turkey. He was an avid sports fan, especially college and high school basketball and a devoted Oakland Raiders fan. He had a lot of fond memories of playing basketball at Buffalo Gap High School. He enjoyed helping his wife decorate for Halloween. Above all, Eddie was a devoted husband, who cherished his family.
In addition to his parents, Eddie was predeceased by two brothers, Fred W. and Frank C. Blackwell.
A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, April 21 at Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell with Rev. Beth Pyles officiating. Interment will follow in Head Waters Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Tim Shull, Danny Griffin, Warren Harper, J.D. Robinson, Doug Conner, Bobby McManaway, Travis Griffin, Carroll Eckard and Lance Armstrong.
The family will receive friends, 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, April 20 at the funeral home.
Edward Leroy "Squeecy" Blackwell, 63, of Churchville passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at UVA Health Center.
Mr. Blackwell was born in Staunton on July 27, 1958, a son of the late Homer Thomas Sr. and Mary Alice (Weaver) Blackwell.
A service representative, Eddie was employed with Lab Corp, who loved visiting with the staff in the many offices on his route. He was known as a people person, who never met a stranger. He will be fondly remembered for his bubbly personality and laughter that would light up a room. Eddie had a great love for hunting deer and turkey. He was an avid sports fan, especially college and high school basketball and a devoted Oakland Raiders fan. He had a lot of fond memories of playing basketball at Buffalo Gap High School. He enjoyed helping his wife decorate for Halloween. Above all, Eddie was a devoted husband, who cherished his family.
In addition to his parents, Eddie was predeceased by two brothers, Fred W. and Frank C. Blackwell.
A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, April 21 at Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell with Rev. Beth Pyles officiating. Interment will follow in Head Waters Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Tim Shull, Danny Griffin, Warren Harper, J.D. Robinson, Doug Conner, Bobby McManaway, Travis Griffin, Carroll Eckard and Lance Armstrong.
The family will receive friends, 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, April 20 at the funeral home.
Mr. Blackwell was born in Staunton on July 27, 1958, a son of the late Homer Thomas Sr. and Mary Alice (Weaver) Blackwell.
A service representative, Eddie was employed with Lab Corp, who loved visiting with the staff in the many offices on his route. He was known as a people person, who never met a stranger. He will be fondly remembered for his bubbly personality and laughter that would light up a room. Eddie had a great love for hunting deer and turkey. He was an avid sports fan, especially college and high school basketball and a devoted Oakland Raiders fan. He had a lot of fond memories of playing basketball at Buffalo Gap High School. He enjoyed helping his wife decorate for Halloween. Above all, Eddie was a devoted husband, who cherished his family.
In addition to his parents, Eddie was predeceased by two brothers, Fred W. and Frank C. Blackwell.
A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, April 21 at Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell with Rev. Beth Pyles officiating. Interment will follow in Head Waters Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Tim Shull, Danny Griffin, Warren Harper, J.D. Robinson, Doug Conner, Bobby McManaway, Travis Griffin, Carroll Eckard and Lance Armstrong.
The family will receive friends, 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, April 20 at the funeral home.
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