Charles Henry Blackwell (Charlie), 96, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at The Home Place in Madison. Visitation is Wednesday, 10-11 with funeral services at 11:00 at Parkway Funeral Home on Highland Colony Parkway in Ridgeland, MS. The burial is to follow in Parkway Memorial Cemetery.
Charlie was born on April 25, 1926 in Montrose, MS and lived in Jackson and Madison. After returning from navy service in World War II he worked as a carpenter, firefighter, realtor, property appraiser and owner of Cloverleaf Homes. Charlie loved the Lord, his church, his family and his friends. He was always there for anyone in need.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ruby, his parents Jack and Alma Blackwell, his brother Corbin and sisters Hattie and Marie.
Survivors include his sister Frances Lewis, brother Jack Blackwell, children Marcia Beach, Doug Blackwell (Marie) and Denise Blackwell Jones, grandchildren Terri Rowland, Michael Rowland, Tracy Rowland and Brayden Jones (Lindy) and great grandson Hayes Jones.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Home Place, P.O. Box 720, Madison, MS, 39130.