Arthur L. Blackwell, Sr. Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For Arthur L. Blackwell, Sr.

Arthur Leroy Blackwell, Sr., 87 of Richmond, died September 29, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Harry and Myrtle Branch Blackwell; son, Stanley Floyd Blackwell and sister, Doris Jean Blackwell Johnson. Surviving are his significant other, Joyce Coston; children, Arthur Jr. (wife Marian), Avis Blackwell Thomas and Dennis G. Blackwell; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one niece, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, October 3 at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 1127 N. 28th Street. Rev. Dr. Sylvester T. Smith officiating. Rev. Arthur L. Blackwell, Jr. eulogist. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

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Arthur and Marian,Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.Please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything we can do for you or your family during this very difficult time. Vivian Tyree Coleman and Family

JOYCE,Memories of love and friendship are treasures to carry with you always.Please know you and the family has our deepest sympathy.Pat Burns & Mike Gruesemeyer -Millville New Jersey

Sometimes there are no words...Just lots of caring and love. Lifting you in prayer and trusting God to hold you close in this time of loss.
Blessed be...the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us. II Corinthians 1: 3,4
Carol Travers Lynch

To the Blackwell family I was sad to hear of the passing of your love one. May God give you peace and comfort in this difficult time of your lives. Think about all of the wonderful times that you have shared and fond moments that you had with your dad. Truly he was a wonderful man and I will miss him as well. Your friend and class mate, Joseph M. Mitchell and family.

Dear Arthur Jr. & Marian Blackwell: I am sorry to learn of your loss. Sincere sympathy to you and your family during this time of bereavement. May God give you strength, peace and comfort in the days to come. Yours truly, Sheila Cunningham Price

Sorry for your loss,will keep you all in prayer. Brenda Howard Brooks

Dear Arthur and Marian, I was sorry to read of your loss. I've moved to Ohio to live with my son Tim, but try to keep up with friends in VA. Love in our Lord, Nancy Brown

We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you have our heart felt sympathy. Love, Clinton and Tonza Watson

I am so deeply saddened by his loss. May his legacy of family and love live on in those closest to his heart.

To Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Blackwell, Jr. We were sadden to hear of your lost. Take comfort in the love of God and the many loving memories.
Daniel & La Verne Farrington