Wayne G. Blackwell

Wayne Gary Blackwell, 91, of Bullock, NC passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Duke University Hospital.

Born in Granville County, he was the son of the late Chestley Howard Blackwell, and Bessie Daniel Blackwell.

Mr. Blackwell was a member of Grassy Creek Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, treasurer, on the cemetery committee, and sang in the choir. He enjoyed playing and listening to gospel, country, and bluegrass music and loved to joke around with those around him.

Surviving are two sons Donald Blackwell (Florence), and Ronald Blackwell; four grandchildren, Daniel Blackwell (Mauricia), Jeffrey Blackwell (LeAnne), Steven Blackwell (Ashley), and Melinda Smith (Alan); twelve great-grandchildren; one brother, Randolph Blackwell; one sister, Faye Frazier (Henry); and one nephew, Aaron Blackwell. Alongside his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Elliott Blackwell, and one son, Charles Clifton Blackwell.

A funeral service will be held Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Grassy Creek Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Cameron Currin. Interment will immediately follow the service at the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends forty-five minutes prior to the service from 2-2:45 p.m. and at all other times at the home of Mr. Blackwell.

Serving as pallbearers will be Daniel Blackwell, Jeffrey Blackwell, Steven Blackwell, Jesse Leonard, Alan Smith, and Bonnhou Chomphalparkdy. Serving as honorary pallbearers Donald Dixon and Ray Keeton.

Arrangements are by Sossamon Funeral Home of Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.sossamonfuneralhome.com.