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Wendell Dare Blackwell
Date Of Birth:06/22/1933
Date Of Death:10/04/2011
Service Date:10/06/2011 at 11 am

Wendell Dare Blackwell - Age 78 - of Guntersville, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Shepherd's Cove Hospice in Albertville.  Service for Mr. Blackwell will be Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 11 am at Carr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mark Adams officiating and Carr Funeral Home Directing.  Interment will be in Woosley Cemetery.  Visitation for Mr. Blackwell will be Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 5 until 8 pm at Carr Funeral Home.  The Family requests no flowers.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Marshall County.

Pallbearers will be Chris Bevill, Mark Bevill, Greg Hardin, Todd Hughes, Bobby Gipson, and John Hubert.

Wendell Dare Blackwell was born in the State of Alabama, June 22, 1933; the son of Rupert and Essie Short Blackwell.

Mr. Blackwell is survived by his wife, Pam Blackwell, of Guntersville; 2 Step-Sons: Greg Hardin and his wife, Annette, of Montevello and Jeff Hardin of Camp Hill; 1 daughter, Angie Blackwell Moon and her husband, Steve, of Guntersville; 2 Step-Daughters: Karen Lyon of Guntersville and Tina Parton of Rainbow City; 10 Step-Grandchildren; 5 Step-Great-Grandchildren; 3 Brothers: Melvin Blackwell and his wife, Lovetta, of Florida, Kenneth Blackwell and his wife, Margaret, of Ft. Payne, and John Blackwell and his wife, Jackie, of Georgia; 1 Sister, Phyllis Gipson, of Fyffe; and his Faithful Friend, "Bo".  Mr. Blackwell was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Blackwell.


  • From: Lisa Wienhold
    Location:Birmingham AL

    thinking of you and your family Angie - he could not have asked for a better daughter. I'm glad I got to meet him this spring. You are in my prayers. Lisa


  • From: Grandma Star (Joni)

    Dear Angie, Steve, and your family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, he sure knows he was loved by you, Angie, that much i know. Thinking of you and your family, Joni


  • From: Linda Scheller-Bradley
    Location:Pembroke, GA

    Dear Angie & Steve, I am so sorry for your loss of your dear father Wendell. Even though you know he's in a better place than he was at the end, I know your hearts are breaking with his passing. Angie, your daddy could not have had a more loving and sweet daughter. You are a testament to those qualities that your daddy tried to instill in you. He lives on in you and you will continue to honor this wonderful man by living your life as he taught you how to.


  • From: Tina Gay
    Location:United States

    Angie and Steve. We are so sorry for your loss. Hang in there and please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. We will be praying for you and your family during this very difficult time. Love you both. Your NC buddies.


  • From: Sally and Robert Brock
    Location:Hiram, GA

    Dear Angie,Steve,and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.


  • From: Shaw & Barbara Gookin
    Location:Huntsville, AL

    We were so saddened to learn of Wendell's passing. He was a fine, caring man, and no one could ask for a better neighbor. We know that you will miss him, as he is one memorable, loving family man. We pray that your family will feel God's love and strength in these coming days.


  • From: mike patterson
    Location:guntersville

    so sorry. angie, he was one fine man, he will be missed


  • From: mike patterson
    Location:guntersville

    so sorry. angie, he was one fine man, he will be missed