Mr. Gilbert Wade Blackwell

Mr. Gilbert Wade Blackwell obituary, Atmore, AL

Mr. Gilbert Wade Blackwell

Gilbert Blackwell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC on Jul. 2, 2025.

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Mr. Gilbert Wade Blackwell, who was 36 years old, passed away at his home in Atmore, Alabama, on June 27, 2025. He was born in Mobile, Alabama, but spent his whole life in Atmore. His presence in the community will be greatly missed, as he was known for his kind spirit and dedication to those around him.
He was a kind-hearted man who loved dogs and truly enjoyed being around people. Always ready to lend a helping hand, he made friends easily and brightened the lives of those around him. His passion for cooking brought his family together, as he loved to prepare meals for them. A devoted Christian, he held strong values and always tried to live by them. In his younger days, he played football for Escambia County High School, where he not only showcased his athletic skills but also built lasting friendships on and off the field.
He is preceded in death by father, Gregory Boyd Blackwell; grandparents, Otto and Barbara Blackwell, grandmother Betty Joyce Gibson; special step-father, Lurby J. Denais
He is survived by his mother, Rebecca Walls of Atmore, Alabama; daughter, Baileigh Irene Blackwell of Pensacola, Florida; special friend and mother of his child Ashlyn Patterson of Pensacola, Florida; brother, Brandon Shane Joiner of Atmore, Alabama; two sisters, Hannah Irene Blackwell of Atmore, Alabama and Tawaka Chantel Rolin of Atmore, Alabama; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC with Brother Brandon Tanner officiating.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 3, 2025 from 4:30 PM until service time at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Petty Funeral Homes, LLC is entrusted with all arrangements

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