He was born in Fort Worth, Texas on March 6, 1947, Alamo Day.
Jim received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from the University of Texas at Arlington. He was the Director of Community Services for Fort Worth State School. When he moved to Chattanooga he was employed at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, where he worked in the Visitors Center and gave tours and staff rides for the military. He received many accolades and commendations from them.
Jim loved history, especially Civil War history, and had a vast knowledge of all history. He loved collecting dishes with his wife Pam, was an avid reader, loved animals, music, traveling, cooking, and the Arts. But most of all he loved Jesus and his wife Pam.
Jim was affiliated with the St. John United Methodist Church family of Chattanooga.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James M. and Jeri Dickey Blackwell.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Pam McBroom Blackwell; his 2 fur babies, Ozzy and Rascal; his sister, Nancy Blackwell; his “special brother”, Monty; and a host of loving family.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring of 2023, at St. John United Methodist Church.
The family requests memorials be made to St. John United Methodist Church, stjohnumc.org
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com for the Blackwell family.