Donald Blackwell, Sr.

Donald R. Blackwell, Sr., age 76, a native of Donaldsonville, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at his home in Walker, LA.

Donald is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice Draeger Blackwell; his five children, Donna Gildersleeve and husband, Kevin, Donald Blackwell, Jr. and wife, Bernice, David Blackwell, Robert Blackwell and wife, Stephanie, John Blackwell; his brother, John Wayne Blackwell and wife, Evelyn; grandchildren, Justin Gildersleeve and wife, Leigha, Jana Gildersleeve, Thomas and wife, Melina, Lauren Blackwell, Benjamin Blackwell, Connor Blackwell, Chelsea Blackwell; Five great grandchildren, Jaxson Brown, Gaberiel Blackwell, Lilly Blackwell, Gage Gildersleeve, Kase Gildersleeve.

He is preceded in death by his parents Jack and Blanche Purvis Blackwell; his bothers Milton, Nelson, Malcom; and his sisters Joyce Dedman, Helen Shelton, Patsy Rushing.

Visiting hours will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm visitation will resume Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 9:00 am until Funeral Service at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

Pallbearers will be Rodney Blackwell, Randall Rushing, Andy Rushing, Ronnie Shelton, Jason Blackwell and Justin Gildersleeve.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Thursday, August 31, 2017
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Thursday, August 31, 2017
11:00 am

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816