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Jay D. Blackwell, Sr.Passing: April 11, 2014

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral service

Wednesday, April 16th @ 10:30 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Tuesday, April 15th @ 4:00-8:00 pm

Wednesday, April 16th @ 9:30-10:30 am

Cemetery:

Mt. Pleasant Christian Cemetery

Mt. Pleasant Christian Cemetery, Wednesday, April 16th

MITCHELL – Jay D. Blackwell, Sr., 73, passed away at 5:17 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2014, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born December 16, 1940, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Richard B. and Nina M. (Wray) Blackwell. He married Victoria Gale Thompson April 18, 1964.

He was retired from the CSX Railroad and was a 1958 graduate of Needmore High School. Jay was a U. S. Navy veteran.

Surviving: wife, Victoria Gale Blackwell, Mitchell
 sons, Jay David (Alice) Blackwell, New Albany
 Paul Bryon (Lori) Blackwell, Oolitic
 Emmett Wade (Cheryl) Blackwell, Bedford
 Randall Scott Blackwell, Lafayette
 8 grandchildren
 2 ¾ great grandchildren
 brothers, Philip Blackwell, Bedford
 Richard Blackwell, Springville
 Donald Blackwell, Springville

His parents preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Father Rick Eldred and Deacon Dave Reising officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with military honors accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:30 a.m. until the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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15 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Michele Tanksley Super | Mitchell, IN
    Date: April 16, 2014
    I'm glad to know who gifted me with the Dippity Do and combs. I always blamed Don. You are quite special Jay. We'll miss you. Love you Gale. Know I've been praying for you and your family.
  2. Guest: Mitch, Judy Guthrie & family | Bedford, IN
    Date: April 16, 2014
    I am so very sorry for your loss, Gale and family. It was so nice seeing you all last night, just so sorry for the circumstances as to why we were all together. :( Jay was a WONDERFUL man, he will be deeply missed. Hoping the glazed "mini" pumpkin muffins were helpful during this very difficult time. We will be keeping all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. With love, Mitch, Judy Guthrie and family
  3. Guest: Greg and Valerie Wray | LakeWylie, SC
    Date: April 16, 2014
    So sorry for your loss. I always looked at my older cousins as rock solid guys. I have great memories of playing baseball in Rich and Nina's field with all my cousins(1st and 2nd). Hope to see all of you sometime soon.
  4. Guest: teresa stevens | bedford, indiana
    Date: April 16, 2014
    prayers.... go out to the family .im sorry about your loss .... love you <3
  5. Guest: Brad & Pam Morrison | Plainfield, IN
    Date: April 15, 2014
    Hey Bryon, we were sorry to hear about your Dad, we're keeping you and your family in our thoughts. Brad & Pam
  6. Guest: Janet Brummett | Lafayette
    Date: April 15, 2014
    Very sorry for your loss. I don't think I ever met your father, but he couldn't have had a nicer son. Sending prayers & positive thoughts for you & your family.
  7. Guest: Lisa Tincher | bedford, Indiana47421
    Date: April 15, 2014
    So sorry to hear this prayers be with u all!!!
  8. Guest: Larry & Linda Crulo | Bedford, In
    Date: April 14, 2014
    We are sorry about your loss....
  9. Guest: Jim & Carolyn Deckard | Bedford, In
    Date: April 14, 2014
    Our thoughts are with you in this sad time..
  10. Guest: Brien fields | BostonMassachusetts
    Date: April 14, 2014
    Hey guys, So sorry to hear about your Dad. Haven't seen any of you for a long time and hope everything is going well with you back home in Indiana. Best wishes to you all, Brien Fields
  11. Guest: Evelyn & Richard Robbins | Bedford, IN47421
    Date: April 14, 2014
    Sorry about your loss.
  12. Guest: Julie Evans Brassfield | Bedford, IN
    Date: April 14, 2014
    With deepest sympathy from the Needmore High School Alumni Association.
  13. Guest: Becky Sue Blackwell Rayls | Kokomo
    Date: April 13, 2014
    I'm so saddened by our loss of another family member. I remember Jay as a very tall and handsome cousin with many brothers, I send my prayers and thoughts to each and everyone. May Gods peace and Love be with each of you. Fondly your Cousin... Becky Sue Oldest daughter of Morris ( Blackie) and Martha Blackwell
  14. Guest: Karen S Hughes | Boonville, IN
    Date: April 13, 2014
    Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time of loss. Gale, if I can do anything to help you, please let me know. Love, Karen
  15. Guest: Henderson | Bedford, IN
    Date: April 12, 2014
    Uncle Don, Aunt Martha and family, Our heartfelt condolences to you all in this time of loss. Know we are thinking of you all. Love Steve, Meranda and Kaya

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