Robert Earl Blackwell, Sr., 78, of Brookhaven, passed away June 22, 2021 at Diversicare of Brookhaven.

He was born on May 31, 1943, to the late Nalty and Victoria Blackwell.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife and mother of his children, Judy Boyd Blackwell,

second wife, Peggy Sullivan Blackwell and brother, Lavon Blackwell.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Billy Wayne Blackwell (Denise), Robert Earl Blackwell, Jr. (Agnes);

daughter, Betty Blackwell Langford (Marcus) and sister, Ethel Blackwell White.

He is also survived by his 6 grandchildren, Jamie Ford, Kaz Blackwell, Zak Blackwell, Judy Slay, Makala Blackwell,

and Drew Slay and a host of nieces and nephews.