Vernon Blackwell

Vernon L. Blackwell Spartanburg, SC. Vernon Leroy Blackwell, 61, husband of Verline Blackwell went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 26, 2019. Born May 29, 1958 in Spartanburg, he was a son of the late Vernon Lewis Blackwell and Myrle Blackwell and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife is his daughter, Christine Cobb of Shelby, NC.; sons, Lee Owens and Ronnie Owens both of Gaffney; brother, Joey Blackwell of Spartanburg; nephew, Brian Hopkins of Spartanburg; grandchildren, Timothy Cobb, Christopher Owens, Caleb Owens; great-grandchildren, Jaxon Cobb, Charlcie Owens and Riley Owens. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Mattie Hopkins and a grandson, Brandon Owens. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Manna Baptist Church. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church. The family is at the home. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.harrisnadeaumortuary.com Harris-Nadeau Mortuary Chesnee, SC.