Odell Blackwell

Odell Allen Blackwell, 93, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at John Randolph Medical Center. He was the son of the late Hugh D. and Lucy Cross Blackwell. Mr. Blackwell was the oldest and the last of six brothers and sisters. He was the owner/operator of Blackwell Tire Company in Roanoke Rapids, N.C.. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Beatrice Davis Blackwell; a son, Hugh Allen Blackwell and wife, Ann of Valdese, North Carolina; a daughter, Sandra Blackwell Boze of Colonial Heights; seven grandchildren, Tod Blackwell and wife, Lori, Peter Blackwell and wife, Allison, Michael Blackwell and wife, Mindy, Bridget Blackwell, Floyd Boze and wife, Jean, Andrea Boze Ivy, and Robert B. Boze and wife, Tracie; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday April 27, 2009 in the Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Paul Bonham officiating. Interment 1:30 p.m. Monday at Crestview Memorial Park, 299 Burnt Store Road, La Crosse, Virginia 23950. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at church. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a church or charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.