Morris C. Blackwell

Walhalla, SC– Morris C. Blackwell, 79, husband of the late Carolyn Fitzgerald Blackwell, of 219 Wagner Circle, Walhalla, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his residence.

 

A native of Oconee County, SC, Mr. Blackwell was the son of the late Grady and Rachel Jones Blackwell. He was the owner of Walhalla Auto Service in the 70’s and 80’s and did plumbing and grading work in the late 90’s and early 2000’s.

 

Mr. Blackwell is survived by his sons: Morris “Ray” Blackwell (Tina) of Salem, SC and Joseph “Pete” Blackwell of Walhalla, SC; daughter: Angela “Angie” J. Dutton; grandchildren: Marie Baker (Donnie), Ray Blackwell II (Toni), Amanda Blackwell (Marlow), Kayla Vaughn, Mark “Buddy” Boatman, Jr. (Kaci), Peter Boatman, Melody Wright and Jessica Puckett (Corey); 18 great-grandchildren; and family friend: Crystal Norton.

 

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Blackwell was preceded in death by his brothers: William and Bobby Blackwell; sister: Priscilla ‘Lucille” Carroll Seger; and great-grandson: Jackson Ray Blackwell.

 

Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 PM, Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Davenport Funeral Home.

 

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Rd, Greenville, SC 29605.

 

The family will be at their respective homes.