David W Blackwell, Sr, 59, of 113 Guthrie St, Gaffney, SC passed away Tuesday, September 6th. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carrie Blackwell of the home, his Mother Gladys Wilson Blackwell, a son David Blackwell of Gaffney, SC. a daughter Ashley Blackwell (Tyler) of Grover, NC, a brother Todd Blackwell of Bessemer City, NC. and a sister Lisa Mosley (Donald) of Blacksburg, SC. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and his favorite pet, Yoda. He was preceded in death by his father Henry Blackwell, a sister Rita Phillips and a brother Scott Blackwell.
He was a cab driver and owned Granny's Cab Co.in Gaffney, SC. He enjoyed dirt track racing, Gaffney Indians Football, fishing and Myrtle Beach.
The family especially wants to thank the Spartanburg Regional Hospice staff, nurses and chaplains for their kindness and compassion shown to them during this time.
A visitation will be held Friday, September 9. 2022 from 6-8 pm at the funeral home and a Graveside Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 11 am at Frederick Memorial Gardens in Gaffney, SC with the Rev. Gregg Martin officiating.
Pallbearers serving are Jerry Norman, Joshua Erwin, Bill Martin, Dennis Martin, Aaron Smith and Bobby Bolick.
Memorials may be made to Spartanburg Regional Hospice, 1530 Drayton Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
The Gore Family is serving the family of Mr. Blackwell.
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