Charles Logan Blackwell

September 25, 1930 - October 7, 2018

Mr. Charles Blackwell of Wynne died on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Crestpark Nursing Home. He was 88. Charles was born on September 25, 1930 in Cherry Valley, Arkansas to the late Frank and Bertha Marple Blackwell. Charles married Mary Earle Webster on February 26, 1951, they made their home in Cross County and raised four children, Charles, Jr., Bobby Joe, Roger Kenneth, and Donna. He worked for Yale in Forrest City for many years, loved old antique tractors and loved to work in his garden. Charles served his country in the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Earle Webster Blackwell of the home; daughter, Donna Dewitt and husband Walter of Wynne; brothers, Carl Blackwell of Wynne; Calvin Blackwell of Colorado; sisters, Challis Eggert of Minnesota; Catherine Kincaid of Illinois; 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his children, Charles Logan Blackwell, Jr., Bobby Joe Blackwell, Roger Kenneth Blackwell and parents, Frank and Bertha Blackwell. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Kernodle Funeral Home Chapel from 10 am until 11 am. Funeral services will follow at 11 am with Rev. Gary Henson officiating. Burial will be in Vanndale Cemetery.