Henry Sullivan Blackwood, Sr.

February 1, 1939 - February 28, 2011

Obituary

Mr. Henry Sullivan Blackwood Sr. was born on Wednesday, February 1, 1939 son of the late Vanas Howard and Geniva Owens Blackwood. He died on Monday, February 28, 2011 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 72 years and 27 days. He was born on Island No. 35 in Reverie, Tenn., had lived in Trumann since 1979 and was formerly of California. Mr. Blackwood was an Assembly Line worker for Hytrol Conveyor Company and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by one brother, Joe Blackwood and his parents. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Blackwood of the home; two sons, Hank (Star)Blackwood Jr. of Marion, Ark., and Tony (Kim) Blackwood of Trumann; two daughters, Terry (Ricky) Whitaker and Ginny (John) McClaughlin both of Trumann; two brothers, Harold Blackwood of Tyronza, Ark. and Vanas Blackwood of St. Louis, MO; one sister, Doris Todd of Wynne, Ark.; 22 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Rev. Austin Missey officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Springs Cemetery near Harrisburg, Ark. Active pallbearers will be Keith Vaughn, Jimmy Creecy Jr., Tony Blackwood Jr., Billy Poe, Adam York, and Michael Loggins. Honorary Pallbearers will be Benton Whitman and Jack Taylor. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Online guest book at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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"Tony and Family ,So sorry for your loss of your father, there is no words that we all can say to make this easy to go thought ,so all we can do is be there for you and yours to help lift you up , you and all your familey are in our prays always

Ruth Ann Hill, Trumann Arkansas

March 2, 2011

"I'm so very sorry for you all. I thought alot of Henry. He always had a kind word and a smile for me.

Peggy Whitman Jones, Weiner, Ar

March 2, 2011

"Tony,Your ambulance family is thinking about ya. If you need anything just give us a call.

Kim Watkins, Trumann

March 1, 2011

"Tony and family, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father are prayers are with you.

Charles Mitchell, Bay AR

March 1, 2011

"Dear My Dear Grandpa Blackwood,I know you are in a better place and not sick anymore,but I just wanted to see you one more time.I remember when we used to play cards and eat crakers,color in my barbie coloring book when I was younger...I'm going to miss you so,so,so much.....I'm glad your not suffering anymore. I love you-Mallory

Mallory Elyse Chastain, Gideon, MO

March 1, 2011

"Our thought and prayers are with your family in this time of need! really wish for you and your father as well to try to find peace in this loss

pediatric day clinic, TRUMANN,AR

March 1, 2011

"Ginny my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family im sorry to hear about your dad

rebecca, trumann

March 1, 2011

"Ginny so sorry about your dad. He was such a sweet guy and we enjoyed seeing him at the office. I know what your going thru I have lost both parents and it is a hard thing to get thru, but u will and I will be praying for you.

Melissa Roberts, Trumann

March 1, 2011

"Nanny, We are thinking of you all. Mallory loved her Pawpaw so much! May God be with you all.

Sandra Chastain, Gideon, Mo

March 1, 2011

"You will be missed by many.You brought such joy and happiness into my life and you have always loved me as I will always love and never forget you...Love: Vivian Blackwood Roberts.

Vivian Whitman Roberts, Horseshoe Lake,Ar

March 1, 2011

"Keeping you and your family in our prayers.

james a walker ,

March 1, 2011

"I just want to say to Ginny my sister in law and the rest of the family that I am so sorry for your lost. It has been a long 10 yrs since my dad died and it has only been thru the grace of god that I have made it. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless each one of you.

Shirley Redd, Jonesboro, AR

March 1, 2011

"WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU GINNY AND YOUR MOM. WE KNOW ITS HURTFULL,AND WE ARE HERE IF YOU ALL NEED US. HENRY WILL BE MISSED!!I'LL MISS HIM PICKING ON ME. LOTS OF LOVE GLYN AND LISA AND JESSICA

glyn and lisa, trumann

March 1, 2011

"Mary and rest of the family my heart was saddened to learn about Henry's passing.Praying for you and rest of the family that God is and will continue to give you strength...Rick{Snake}Summers

Rick Summers, Jonesboro Ark.

March 1, 2011

"Mr. Blackwood you will be missed, but I will take care of your grandson..he is in good hands. I didn't know you very well but the times i did talk to you it was always a great talk.

Theo Austin, Trumann, AR

February 28, 2011