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Carroll “Ward” Blackwell

The memorial service for Mr. Carroll “Ward” Blackwell will be 3 p.m., Sunday, December 1, 2019,

at Heucks Retreat Baptist Church. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until time of the service.

Mr. Ward, 66, of Brookhaven, passed from this life November 26, 2019, at King’s Daughters Medical Center.

He was born in McComb, MS, November 21, 1953, to his parents, M.H. Blackwell and Carmen Dunn Blackwell.

He served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Ward retired from a long hitch in the offshore

oil industry and also was a plumber. He had many hobbies including playing guitar and golf,

as well as watching LSU Tiger football. Spending quality time with his grandchildren was

his most favorite thing of all. He will be missed by all those who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Phillip L. Blackwell.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Gail Norton Blackwell; sons, Cain Blackwell and

Sawyer Smith and wife, Kori; daughter, Jessica Norton Jordan and husband, Landon; sister,

Sheila Blackwell; three grandchildren, Alli Rae Jordan, Colton Jordan, Hannah Smith; sister-in-law,

Sherry Blackwell; niece, Michelle Blackwell, and great niece, Jordan Walley.

Special Thanks to Hospice Ministries, Sherry Britt, Iris Waldrop and Virginia Collins.

16 comments

  • Comment Link Theresa Brazell Saturday, 30 November 2019 23:02 posted by Theresa Brazell

    To the family, I’m am so sorry for your loss, I have know Ward mainly through his son Cain, Cain and my son Mac was in separable in their days! I know he will be greatly missed by many.

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  • Comment Link Suzette Calcote Davis Saturday, 30 November 2019 14:14 posted by Suzette Calcote Davis

    Go rest HIGH on that mountain. Ward....your work on this old earth is done...you will be missed by so many and have surely left your mark on the hearts of those who knew you...and we will all be together again someday...holding hands in a circle singing Will the Circle be Unbroken! God bless you my dearest friend Gail...you are in my thoughts and prayers constantly and my heart hurts for your pain....and for the pain of his sweet family that remains here who have lost a loving brother. father, grandfather and friend.
    May the sweet memories sustain you and the warmth of friendship encircle you until yall are together again, standing in that circle...I love you dearly and will see you soon ...may God comfort your broken heart now and always. But...in the meantime...Ward, you go to heaven a SHOUTING for the Father and the Son!!!

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  • Comment Link Susan Laird Saturday, 30 November 2019 10:07 posted by Susan Laird

    Gail, I am so very sorry about Ward. He was always nice and kind to me. He was kind to all that knew him. Ward is not sick and he’s not suffering any longer Please know, my friend, if I can help you in anyway, you let me know. Prayers for you and your family.

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  • Comment Link Janet Brumfield Friday, 29 November 2019 12:33 posted by Janet Brumfield

    Sad to hear of Ward’s death. Sending loving thoughts to his family. Rest In Peace, old friend. Janet Brumfield

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  • Comment Link Gwin and Garnett Brister Friday, 29 November 2019 12:21 posted by Gwin and Garnett Brister

    After a long fought health battle may he rest in peace. To his family we offer sincere condolences. As a relative, we will miss him.

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  • Comment Link Rena mc harry Friday, 29 November 2019 10:02 posted by Rena mc harry

    Ward was an inspiration to many and will be greatly missed. So very sorry for your loss.

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  • Comment Link Ric Watts Friday, 29 November 2019 09:35 posted by Ric Watts

    May you and your family know how Ward will be missed by the extended Watts family.

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  • Comment Link Jeanne Decanter (Wallace ) Friday, 29 November 2019 08:52 posted by Jeanne Decanter (Wallace )

    Your journey on earth is complete. I pray you rest in peace my friend. You will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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  • Comment Link Tina Gilbert Roberts Friday, 29 November 2019 08:02 posted by Tina Gilbert Roberts

    So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.

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  • Comment Link Kathlyn Irby Friday, 29 November 2019 07:51 posted by Kathlyn Irby

    To the entire family my sincerest condolences.. In my early years, Ward was a father to me....I don't believe I would be the woman I am had he had not been there to guide me!... I feel sure sure your are in Heaven on your final road trip.

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  • Comment Link John sharp Friday, 29 November 2019 07:24 posted by John sharp

    Anybody that ward new was like they were family. He will be deeply missed by his tribe. The only peace I can offer is that he’s in a better place resting easy.

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  • Comment Link Audrey peterson Friday, 29 November 2019 07:14 posted by Audrey peterson

    Sheila,
    I am so very sorry to learn of your loss.
    My prayers are with you and your family.
    ❤️

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  • Comment Link Susan Friday, 29 November 2019 06:55 posted by Susan

    Oh, Sheila. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m praying for you as you grieve. Love ya, Susan

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  • Comment Link Ramona Walker Carroll Friday, 29 November 2019 03:56 posted by Ramona Walker Carroll

    So sorry, Gail and family my prayers are with you through this difficult time.

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  • Comment Link Bob Myers Friday, 29 November 2019 00:42 posted by Bob Myers

    It is so suddenly saddening to hear of such a long-lived friend's passing. I'd known Ward & his family and friends much of my life. Together with his brother, Phillip made for a time of my life I shall always cherish. I'd felt so very privilaged to have been around them, finding even more their inner circle of connection of such numbers of friends. It was no surprise, once knowing them more.
    One great connection via Ward, was Larry Davenport. And may God rest his soul as well. Of my most formative years, playing music in public were these group of sincere troubadours, making their mark then while paving the way for others ..such as myself & I'm sure many others as well. They held the watermark on a personal level like no others.
    Ward & I had been allowed to rekindle some of those earlier times back in late 2014 when Gail had been instrumental for me with a job connection that brought me back to SW Miss. For this, I shall always be grateful, thinking in large part as it being God's plan, bringing me back home.
    The mold was broken with Ward, in my eyes. Let's yet hope there are more with as much soul as he.
    Rest well my friend...
    till we meet again.

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  • Comment Link Debbye and Ray Roberts Thursday, 28 November 2019 14:09 posted by Debbye and Ray Roberts

    We are so very sorry for your loss. Know that you all are in our prayers. God bless you all in the coming days. We love you Gail, my dear Friend.

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