MITCHELL Leland Joshua Thomas Blackwell, five weeks, infant son of William and Rebecca (Kirkman) Blackwell, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008, at his residence.
He was born January 24, 2008, in Bedford.
Surviving: parents,
William and Rebecca Blackwell, Mitchell
brothers,
Matthew Sears, at home
Liam Blackwell, Jonesville, Virginia
Lachlan Blackwell, Jonesville, Virginia
grandparents,
Cecil and Jeannie Blackwell, Bedford
Jeff and Sharley Kirkman, Bedford
great grandparents,
Jane Sykes, Sharon Kirkman, Thomas Kirkman, Albert and Luella Sims, Jr., all of Bedford
great great grandmother,
Bernice Sims, Bedford
several uncles, aunts, and cousins
His great grandparents, Willard and Ruth Blackwell, preceded him in death.
Graveside service will be at noon, Wednesday, March 5, at Mitchell Cemetery with Rev. Robert Kirkman officiating.
Friends may call from 10:00-11:45 a.m. Wednesday at Chastain Funeral Home.
Casketbearers: Jeff Kirkman, Cecil Blackwell, Josh Blackwell, and Cody Freeman.