Joe Edward Blackwell

      Mr. Joe Edward Blackwell, age 76, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 in Cleveland, Georgia.

          A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel.

          Mr. Blackwell was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and was the son of the late Nathaniel Blackwell and Sarah (Turner) Blackwell. He was retired from Johnson and Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mildred Willingham and a brother, Nathaniel Blackwell, Jr.

          He is survived by his sons, Columbus Blackwell of Spokane, WA, Brian Blackwell of Atlanta, GA, and Patrick Blackwell of Rome, GA; daughters, Lisa Adekola of Marietta, GA, and Shamia Ward of Pendergrass; grandchildren, Frederic Blackwell of Alaska, Doroteo Sanchez, Shamia Sanchez and Nefertiti Sanchez all of Marietta, GA; and a brother, Richard Blackwell of Conyers, GA.

          Memorial Park Funeral Home North Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Dr. is in charge of arrangements.

Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.