of St. James, AR
February 6, 1937 - September 23, 2025
JC ''Charlie'' Blackwell passed away on September 23, 2025 at 88 years old, at home surrounded by family. Charlie was born on February 6, 1937 in Jacksonville, Texas to the late Ernest Marcus and Mary (Garrett) Blackwell. A true outdoorsman at heart, he found his greatest joys in hunting, fishing and the rodeo. When he wasn't in the woods, on the water or at the Rodeo, he was happiest spending time with his grandkids, great grandkids, nieces and nephews, all of whom brought endless pride and joy to his life. He will be greatly missed by all his loving family and friends.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Shirley Blackwell; four daughters, Tina Thomas (Roger), Jami Henderson, Myette Storey (Michael) and Missy Avey; three sisters, Mary Sutterfield, Pauline Battaglear and Brenda Holden; nine grandkids, Candice McSpadden (Brad), Jessica Town (Lane), Carly May (Ryan), Karissa Brewer (Cody), Cody Thomas (Julie Ann), Cheyenne O'Brien (Nate), Ashtynn Bowlin (Jake), Mattie Avey and Hayden Storey (Brianna); sixteen great grandkids; along with many extended family and friends.
Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, seven siblings: four sisters, three brothers and one great grandson.
Visitation is Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 6:00-8:00PM at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services are Friday, September 26, 2025, 10:00AM at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church in Mountain View, Arkansas with Brother John Rodgers officiating. Interment will follow the service at Sugar Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Roger Thomas, Michael Storey, Cody Thomas, Ryan May, Russell Sutterfield and Joe Blackwell.
Honorary Pallbearers are Hayden Storey, Brayden Clark, Scooter Thomas, Jax May, Liam Town and Layton Town.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18702693210.
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9 Condolence(s)
Kaye Ford Morgan
Thursday, September 25, 2025
My love is with you all , praying for comfort in the coming days weeks. Aunt Shirley I love you and will be praying for you. Wish I could do more from here but my heart is with you all .
Rhonda
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Sending love and prayers of comfort to all the family
Velma Ford
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Shirley so sorry if you need to talk or anything let me know.. Marie sent her love. And prayers.
Prayers for the whole family from me. Love you
Crystal Hall
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Sending prayers sorry for your loss
Janis sisk
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Truely sorry for you guys he was a good man will be missed by all who knew him my prayers are with you all
Dan & Patricia Stewart
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
So sorry to hear this. Our prayers are with you all.
Ruby Nell Forshee Fulks
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Shirley and family, so sorry for your loss. Sending my love, heartfelt sympathy and prayers. RIP Charlie!
Love you all, Ruby Nell
Willie Faye Ivy
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Prayers for family. Charlie was a good man and friend! God Bless you all at this sad time.
Annette Blackwell
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Sad to hear of Uncle Charlie's passing. He was such a wonderful man. He was one of a kind and one of the last cowboys of his generation. His work ethic was tireless. I have called him Uncle Charlie for forty- nine years. Prayers for all of you.