Norris Blackwell
May 8, 1929 ~ January 13, 2012
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Asheville, NC
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Asheville – Norris Blackwell, 82, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville.
Mr. Blackwell was born in Sparland, IL. to the late Vernon Suft Blackwell and Leatha Kimble Blackwell. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and was a member of Biltmore United Methodist Church. He graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, IL and was employed as a V.P. of Finance for Textron. He is survived by his wife, Helen Blackwell.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Blackwell is survived by his children, Steven Blackwell and his wife, Esther of Punta Gorda, Fl., Ellen Kelly and her husband, Will of Cary, NC and his step-daughter, Paula London of Winston Salem, NC and a granddaughter, Brittany Vola.
A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the Norma Pulliam Chapel at Givens Estates.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Givens Estates Residence Assistance Fund, 2360 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803 or to John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Dear Family,
So sorry to hear of Norris’ passing.
He was a great boss and a special friend. He is gone but will never be forgotten. God Bless all of you.
Helen,
We were so sorry to learn of the passing of Norris. We appreciated your friendship while we were your neighbors in Hunters Crossing.
May God protect and comfort you as you recover from your loss.
Steve & Carol Messer
Helen,
We were so sorry to learn of the passing of Norris. We appreciated your friendship while we were your neighbors in Hunters Crossing.
May God protect and comfort you as you recover from your loss.
Steve & Carol Messer
Helen,
We were very sorry to learn of Norris’ passing and offer our sympathy. We enjoyed our times at the special Cousins Reunions in recent years.
Bob and Janice
Dear Helen, My heart goes out to you in sympathy for the loss of your dear husband,Norris. I know how little words can mean at this time, but wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
To Mrs Blackwell, Paula London and family: My thoughts and and prayers are with you during the loss of your loved one. May the many memories of the life you shared with Norris bring you peace and comfort. God Bless, Doris Hughes (co-worker with Paula London)
My condolences to the Blackwell family. I worked with Norris for several years. Norris was a very competent executive and always a very pleasant person to be around.
Some of the retirees who meet each month in Rockford, Il remembered Norris. Our prayers and sympathies go to the Blackwell family
Helen, our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Norris.
We remember him fondly from Etowah UMC.