of Crenshaw, MS
March 28, 1921 - August 16, 2015
Ray Blackwood, 94, of Crenshaw, MS died Sunday, August 16, 2015 at the Veteran's Home in Oxford, MS.
Mr. Blackwood was a carpenter by trade and of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Lawson Blackwood and Mary Francis Chambers Blackwood; by his wife of 72 years, Gracie Marie Blackwood; by a son, Paul Blackwood and also by a daughter, Nina Sisson.
Survivors include 4 daughters: Linda Burnett, Joyce Baldwin, Dorothy Fuller and Judy Boyette;
4 sons: Bobby Blackwood (Helen), Harold Blackwood (Helen), Carroll Blackwood (Sharon) and Jeffrey Blackwood; a sister, Lois Darby; brother, James Blackwood; 34 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and 30 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August, 18, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, AR. The service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM.
Interment will be at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, AR.
Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
Praying for family during this time of loss. I always enjoyed visiting with Uncle Ray and Aunt Gracie. I know they are missed. Love to all.
We are so very sorry for this loss and want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers, and that you are not in this alone. Love to all of you
My deepest sympathy to the Blackwood family. Love to you all. Love Wilma Heathcock