Bobby Darel "Bob" Blackwelder
April 17, 1930- June 4, 2011
Bobby Darel "Bob" Blackwelder, 81, of Anderson, died June 4, 2011 at St. John's Hospital in Anderson. He was born April 17, 1930 in Weaverville, North Carolina to Katherine Carter Blackwelder and Lindsey Blackwelder. He was a truck driver for Prarie Farms Dairy retiring in 1992. He served his country in the US Navy. He enjoyed baseball, NASCAR , reading and times with family and friends. He was also a member and Past master of the Solar Lodge 734.
Survivors include his wife, Irene (Silvia) Blackwelder whom he married on Nov. 19, 1949; 2 daughters, Gail (Michael) Scholz of Lebanon, and Cindy (Jack) Nolen II if Alexandria, LA; 5 grandchildren, Melissa Koomler, Miles Koomler, Louissa Nolen, Sarah Nolen, Jack Nolen III; 2 great grandchildren, Nevaeh and Tre Miller; 1 brother, Clay (Pearl)Blackwelder. several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Pauline and Helen and 2 brothers, Paul and Howard
Services will be on 3:00 PM Thursday, June 9th at East Maplewood Cemetery Chapel with Military Graveside Rites
Friends may call at the Rozelle- Johnson Funeral Service from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM on Thursday before the service.
E-mail condolences may be sent to [email protected].