Rev. Clint Blackwell

July 5, 1938 - July 30, 2020

Reverend Clint Blackwell, 82, went to be with his Lord on July 30, 2020 after battling renal failure for nearly 14 years. Born in Newport, TN, on July 5, 1938, Reverend Blackwell was the son of the late Jesse James and Ota Blackwell. A U.S. Army Veteran, Reverend Blackwell served as pastor at Gap Creek Baptist Church in River Falls, SC; Milford Baptist Church in Greer, SC; Unity Baptist Church in Woodruff, SC; and Shady Grove Baptist Church in Greenville, SC during his career in the ministry which spanned over 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Hall Blackwell, to whom he was married for 56 years. Also surviving are his two sons, John (Amy) Blackwell of Greenville, SC and Shane (Tallie) Blackwell of Easley, SC; his daughter Rae Blackwell of Dacusville, SC; two granddaughters, Alex and Jami Blackwell of Easley, SC; and three grand-dogs, Scarlett, Bailey, and Molly of the home. Other surviving family members include a brother Harold (Darlene) Blackwell of Dacusville, SC; two sisters, Doris Compton of Travelers Rest, SC and Brenda (Luther) Young of Travelers Rest, SC, and brother-in-law, Roger Clontz of Travelers Rest, SC. He was predeceased by six brothers and one sister. "Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you." - John 16:22