Joseph Franklin Blackwell, Sr. 51, of Supply, passed away January 8, 2019.
Mr. Blackwell was born June 2, 1967, the son of the late Bill and Pearl Carter Blackwell. Joe was a long time resident of Oak Island and Southport. He had worked for the past 26 years in St. James as an equipment operator.
Mr. Blackwell is survived by his wife Brenda Blackwell; a daughter Holli Vanover of Leland; two sons, Brian Blackwell and wife Chelsey of Lexington, and Joseph Blackwell and wife Amanda of Southport; three step-children, Jennifer Cain, Willie McLaughlin, and Tanya Scherer; and fifteen grandchildren.
A memorial service will be announced at Faith Community Chapel in Sunset Harbor.