HARRISBURG -- Mr. Blackwell, age 76, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. Born July 24, 1933 in Charlotte and raised in Davidson, he was a son of the late Vernon L. Blackwell and Ruth Adams Blackwell. He attended North Mecklenburg High School and Eastern Carolina University.
He was an athlete who played all sports well. Mr. Blackwell retired from the Tool & Gage House in Charlotte. He was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church - North Campus. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, Mr. Blackwell faithfully loved his family, church and country.

The service to celebrate the life of Donald William Blackwell will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, May 13, 2010 at McEwen Funeral Service - Derita Chapel with Dr. Steve Livengood officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home immediately following the service.
Private burial will be in Carolina Memorial Park - Harrisburg.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Sylvia King Blackwell; daughter, Kellie Dayvault; son, Donald 'Chip' William Blackwell, Jr.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two sisters, Nell King and Margaret Overcash.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Blackwell was preceded in death by three sisters and a brother.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Levine & Dickson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078.

Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service - Derita Chapel, 6300 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262 (704-596-3291).

Published in Charlotte Observer on May 12, 2010

HARRISBURG -- Mr. Blackwell, age 76, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. Born July 24, 1933 in Charlotte and raised in Davidson, he was a son of the late Vernon L. Blackwell and Ruth Adams Blackwell. He attended North Mecklenburg High School and Eastern Carolina University.
He was an athlete who played all sports well. Mr. Blackwell retired from the Tool & Gage House in Charlotte. He was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church - North Campus. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, Mr. Blackwell faithfully loved his family, church and country.

The service to celebrate the life of Donald William Blackwell will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, May 13, 2010 at McEwen Funeral Service - Derita Chapel with Dr. Steve Livengood officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home immediately following the service.
Private burial will be in Carolina Memorial Park - Harrisburg.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Sylvia King Blackwell; daughter, Kellie Dayvault; son, Donald 'Chip' William Blackwell, Jr.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two sisters, Nell King and Margaret Overcash.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Blackwell was preceded in death by three sisters and a brother.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Levine & Dickson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078.

Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service - Derita Chapel, 6300 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262 (704-596-3291).

Published in Charlotte Observer on May 12, 2010