Lonnie Clarence Blackwell
November 30, 1949 ~ January 25, 2021
Lonnie Clarence Blackwell, 71, of Jefferson City, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021, at his residence.
He was born on November 30, 1949, in Vienna, Missouri, the son of the late Clarence Orville and Myrtle Lee (Copeland) Blackwell.
Lonnie graduated from Jefferson City High School in 1967.
He was united in marriage on October 5, 1968, in Jefferson City to Sharon Ann Crocker, who resides at the home.
Lonnie was one of the first three employees of Scholastic Inc. in 1968, when they first moved to Jefferson City. He was a forklift operator for forty-six years, retiring in 2014.
He was an avid sports fan, especially the St. Louis Cardinals. He also enjoyed watching the news and Jeopardy.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon; three sons, Gregory Blackwell; twin sons, Darrell Blackwell and Douglas (Kathy) Blackwell, all of Jefferson City; four grandchildren, Dillon Blackwell, Savanna (Mike) Kabatra, T.J. Parrish, and Desaray Parrish; nine great-grandchildren; and siblings, Lawrence Blackwell, Olean; Velma Blackwell; and Betty Jackson, both of Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter, Ashley Blackwell, and a sister, Cathy (Larry) Onger.
Private family services will be held.
Memorials are suggested to Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, to help with funeral expenses.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on November 30, 1949, in Vienna, Missouri, the son of the late Clarence Orville and Myrtle Lee (Copeland) Blackwell.
Lonnie graduated from Jefferson City High School in 1967.
He was united in marriage on October 5, 1968, in Jefferson City to Sharon Ann Crocker, who resides at the home.
Lonnie was one of the first three employees of Scholastic Inc. in 1968, when they first moved to Jefferson City. He was a forklift operator for forty-six years, retiring in 2014.
He was an avid sports fan, especially the St. Louis Cardinals. He also enjoyed watching the news and Jeopardy.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon; three sons, Gregory Blackwell; twin sons, Darrell Blackwell and Douglas (Kathy) Blackwell, all of Jefferson City; four grandchildren, Dillon Blackwell, Savanna (Mike) Kabatra, T.J. Parrish, and Desaray Parrish; nine great-grandchildren; and siblings, Lawrence Blackwell, Olean; Velma Blackwell; and Betty Jackson, both of Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter, Ashley Blackwell, and a sister, Cathy (Larry) Onger.
Private family services will be held.
Memorials are suggested to Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, to help with funeral expenses.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Lonnie was an amazing man.. So sweet and accepting me and my girls as his family.. Things didnt work out between his son and I but i never stopped loving the family. Sharon please know I would be there with you if I could. And know that beyond a shadow of a doubt I love you. You and your boys are in my prayers through this rough time. I have been friends with your sons for 30 years and even tho my marriage to Doug didnt work out you will always be my family.
Still look at my cabinets that he made back in the 80s and how nice of a job he did. He was of awesome artist, sending prayers and sympathy.
My dad was everything to me he taught me everything baseball the most and all sports he was a good man and a great dad I miss ya dad these days I love ya he knew my potential on anything my dad will not be forgotten ever I’ll be with you soon dad I love ya and miss you!