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Richard Blackwell Obituary
KINGSPORT - Richard Bays Blackwell, Sr. of Kingsport, TN passed away February 8, 2024, at NHC HealthCare, Kingsport, TN.
Graveside services will be conducted on March 2, 2024, at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. Everyone will gather at Gate City Funeral Home for the procession to the cemetery at 10:30.
A special thank you to Marcella Roberts and her staff at Brighter Days for the wonderful care they gave Richard over the past eight years.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to Gate City United Methodist Church, Gate City, VA.
An online guest register is available for the Blackwell family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.
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