Ricky Don “Blacky” Blackwell, 57, passed away in Auburndale, Florida on April 18, 2012. He was born in Albertville, Alabama on June 12, 1954. He moved to this area fifty years ago. Rickey was a carpenter and of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, W.D. Blackwell. He is survived by: his three sons; Barrett Blackwell of Winter Haven, Ricky D. Blackwell Jr. of Tallahassee, and Jessi Blackwell of Norway, a daughter, Briana Nicotra of Norway, his mother, Farice Bramante of Winter Haven, a brother, Jimmy Blackwell of Winter Haven, a sister, Janice Rushing of Lake Alfred, and a granddaughter, Lilian Blackwell.
A visitation will be held on April 22nd, 2012 from 1 to 2 pm with a funeral service will follow at 2 pm. Both will be held at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home in Winter Haven.