Isaiah 41:10 " Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Mr. Joe Louis Blackwell, son of the late Lombe and Beulah Cowan Blackwell was born in Harrisburgh, PA, on March 14, 1946, entered into eternal rest on April 2, 2020, at Accordius Health, in Charlotte, NC. He was married to Pauline Scott Blackwell, who survives. He was preceded in death three sisters, Carolyn Blackwell, Brenda Rankins and Francis Blackwell-Tucker.
Joe was a graduate of Unity High School, Class of 1964. He was a proud member of the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War from May 1969-1970. He was a faithful member Greater New Mt. Olive Pentecostal Holiness. He served as Vice President of the brotherhood of the church, Vice President of the Usher Board, served on the financial committee of NC State Council, a Sunday School Teacher and sang with OMS choir for many years.
He leaves to cherish the memory of his life, his loving wife, Pauline of the home; three sons, Deleon Watts of Statesville, Derek (Latorya) Blackwell of Charlotte, and Anthony Blackwell of Statesville; five grandchildren, Deleon (Jessica) Watts, Jr., Sakari Johnson, Jamaury Blackwell, Shyla Blackwell and Kase Blackwell; one great grandchild, Deleon Watts, III; two sisters, Sallie L. Witts of Statesville and Sarah (Elder Joseph) Farmer of Ringgold, VA; on brother, Douglas (Kathy) Blackwell of Troutman; one uncle, Henry (Essie) Steele of Statesville; one aunt, Mary L. Steele of Statesville; and a host of dedicated nephews, nieces cousins, church family, other relatives and friends.
Celebration of Life Services will be conducted Thursday, April 9, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. at Greater New Mt. Olive Pentecostal Holiness. Apostle Jerome Temoney will officiate and Pastor Carolyn Morrison will eulogize. Burial will follow in the Belmont Cemetery.
There will be NO PUBLIC VISITATION,
Unfortunately, with the COVID-19 Virus we, at Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home, along with other funeral homes across the country, have been issued a mandate to limit the number of family and/or friends at funeral services. YOU CAN ONLY ENTER THE FUNERAL WITH A FUNERAL PASS WHICH WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FAMILY.