William Dale "Bill" Blackwell

William Dale "Bill" Blackwell was born on May 20, 1933 in Gillham, Ark. to the late Emma Grace and Jasper Franklin Blackwell. He went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Douglas Alan Blackwell; grandchildren, Kyle Landon Vocque and Wiley Nicole Russell; and his most favorite dog, Tibby. He is survived by his wife, Martha Blackwell; children: son, Jeff Blackwell and wife Paula; daughter, Karen Vocque and husband Lance; son, Mark Russell and wife Lyn; grandchildren, Joseph Blackwell, Brandon Vocque, Conner Vocque, Erika Nelson, Morgan Russell, Elizabeth Russell; great-grandchildren, Bailey Vocque, Aiden Sandoval, Easton Kramer; and siblings: brother, Donald Blackwell and wife Mevelene; sister, Eunice Verrett and husband Leroy; sister, Wanda Branch. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He served 23 years in the United States Air Force where he retired, then went on to retire from the U.S. post office. After retirement he went back to work to manage the Arlington-Majestic bath houses, worked as a truck driver, and worked for the Sentinel Record. He was an avid golfer and a supporter of Razorback sports. He enjoyed traveling and spending quality time with his family. Memorial service will be at First Baptist Church in Hot Springs, Ark. on March 28 at 2 p.m. Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.hotspringsfh.com.