John Love "J. L." Blackwell

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ELIZABETHTON - John Love "J.L." Blackwell, 81, Elizabethton, passed away at Hillview Health Care on Thursday, July 21, 2016. He was a native of Carter County, a son of the late Henry and Destie Johnson Blackwell. He was also preceded in death by a Daughter, Judy Blackwell; Sisters: Glodie Blackwell Pierce, Virginia Potter & Opie Osborne; Brothers: Coeburn Blackwell, Claude Blackwell, Elmer Blackwell and C.J. Blackwell. John worked as a millwright, his hobby was working on yard equipment. John was a US Air Force veteran, and served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Big Springs Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years Thelma Murray Blackwell; three children: Dale Martin & wife Kim, Kingsport, Ed Blackwell and wife Becky, Johnson City, Ted Blackwell of the home. Two Grandchildren: Summer Morton and Brandi Blackwell, one Great Grandchild Kellsie Hicks. Two Sisters: Ruby Blackwell Canaway, Elizabethton and Edith Blackwell Duckworth, Oak Ridge. Several Nieces and Nephews.

The service for Mr. Blackwell will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in the Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Glen Layfield officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. prior to the service. Music will be by the Johnson Family. Military Honors will be by the Carter County Honor Guard. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Nephews. The family would like to give a special "Thank You" to Judy Little for her loving care for always being there for the family, Doctors and Staff of the Virginia Hospital. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Big Springs Church of Christ. There will be a private family interment at a later date.

Henry married Destamony M. "Destie" Johnson on 17 Apr 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Destamony was born on 6 Oct 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Nov 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Julia C. Oakes on 29 Jan 1884 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Julia (daughter of David Washington Oakes and Elizabeth Sizemore) was born on 14 Jun 1863 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 14 Apr 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blackwell Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Elizabeth Sizemore about 1850. Elizabeth (daughter of George Washington Sizemore and Rebecca Martha Guinn) was born about 1837 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]