Mr. Joe Blackwell's Obituary
Joe Blackwell, former Police Chief of Sun, La, passed from this life March 2, 2023, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, age 87.
He was born February 14th in 1936 to the late Neal and Bevie Talley Blackwell.
He is survived by his sweetheart: Marilyn Cates; one son: Brian Blackwell; and Brian’s mother, Rene Blackwell. He is also survived by nephews and nieces including; Emma Alford and Daisy Blackwell.
He was preceded in death by his son: Alan Riley; his parents; three sisters: Corrine, Emma, and Velma; brothers: Shelton, Ed, Willie, Elbert, and Frank Blackwell.
Pastor Ricky Wilson, and Bro. Fred Brumfield will officiate services with interment to immediately follow at First Baptist Church of Sun Cemetery.
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