Gerald Lyle Blackwell
November 7, 1951 ~ February 20, 2020
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ROCKY MOUNT - Gerald Lyle Blackwell, age 68, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Born in Nash County, NC on November 7, 1951, he was the son of the late Gerald Thomas Blackwell and Lila Lee Lassitar Blackwell.
Gerald served in the National Guard as a helicopter mechanic. He retired from McLane Company as a diesel mechanic. Gerald was a member of the Elks Lodge and also a member of the Moose Lodge where he served as Governor. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
Gerald behind to cherish his memory, daughters, Tracy Blackwell Suddreth and husband, Brian and Tammy Blackwell; and granddaughters, McKenzie and Emily.
A Special Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wednesday 2/26, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A Special Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Tracy and Tammy (and family of Gerald), you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your dad kept us in stitches with his jokes and happy attitude. What a wonderful man! He was so giving of his time. He was a great mechanic and was teaching me how to tune up my lawn mower. We are all very rich from having his impact in our lives! I miss him already.
Prayers 🙏 for your family dear friend. You will be missed. Love Bill and Lisa Your Moose Friends.
I remember Gerald always had a smile on his face and usually a funny story to tell. I served with Gerald in the NC National Guard in the 1970’s or ’80’s. He was a nice guy.
In memory of Gerald Lyle Blackwell, Carolyn Hinton lit a candle
Gerald will be missed more than you know. We will miss his smile and jokes on Monday nights when be got together and played Nichols at Toni’s. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this time. Just remember Gerald is now another flower for the Lord’s bouquet.
RIP Gerald,We will miss you.
Prayers and hugs to all the family at this time.
I served in the North Carolina National Guard, the 1130th Aviation Battalion; from about 1984 to 1991. I liked Gerald, he was an affable, friendly man who enjoyed his service. I’m sure he’ll be missed by other friends and family.
In memory of Gerald Lyle Blackwell, Al and Teresa Bullard lit a candle
Quiet,caring,honest and giving.A memorable friend
I have fond memories of Gerald back when I worked full time and was in the National Guard with him as a helicopter mechanic. He was always quick with a story and he had a positive influence over me as a young man. I worked with him for over 13 years and I have many wonderful memories. May God give peace and comfort to his family. RIP Gerald, looking forward to seeing you again on the other side.
My buddy of over thirty years will be missed. My prayers are with his family during this time. Be blessed 🙏🙏🙏
R.I.P
I’m going to miss Gerald so much! He knew everything about anything and always made me laugh. He was always very kind and I enjoyed and will treasure every minute we spent together on a bar stool at the moose lodge. The best thing is I will see him again when I join him in everlasting life. Prayers and love to the family, Glenda Hobson.
I am so very sorry for the loss of Gerald. He was the first person I met at the moose.He was a very sweet and kind man. My heart aches for his children and family. Gone way to soon. I pray God will give you comfort at this sad time in your life. He will not be forgotten my all who knew him. RIP Gerald.💔🙏
Dear Tracy and Tammy, I have just learned of your father’s passing and would like to offer my heartfelt condolences. Gerald — or Lyle as he was known to me — and I had many good times growing up. Your grandfather and my dad (James Brown) were like brothers, so our families spent a great deal of time together when Lyle and I were young. He was a little older than me, so I always looked up to him. In fact, I just viewed the video and cannot adequately tell you the flood of wonderful memories it brought back for me. I know you are heartbroken as so many others are that knew your dad. He was a fine man in every sense of the word, and I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Steve Brown