Glenn D. Blackwell
November 14, 1941 ~ June 26, 2013
Glenn D. Blackwell, 71, of Mooresville, died peacefully at home on June 26, 2013, after a courageous three year battle with cancer. He was born November 14, 1941, in Indianapolis, to the late Chris and Mary (Riley) Blackwell.
Glenn graduated from Monrovia High School in 1960 and attended Butler University. Glenn was the owner of Blackwell Agency Insurance Taxes & Accounting in Mooresville and had been practicing on his own since 1974. He took great pride in helping his clients with their financial needs and was also known for his contagious laugh. Glenn enjoyed his yearly guys fishing trip to Canada and last year was blessed to take his family on an Alaskan cruise. Most of all, he was a God loving and faithful member of The Church at Mt. Gilead, Mooresville. A caring husband, father, and grandfather, whose hobbies included fishing, golfing, and mushroom hunting. Glenn’s strong willed nature gave him an extra three years to cherish and enjoy his life on earth with his loving family and friends before he boarded the bus to heaven on Wednesday morning.
Survivors include his wife Margaret (Devore) Blackwell, to whom he was united in marriage on April 10, 1964; daughters, Beth Blackwell of Plainfield and Angie Blackwell of Mooresville; grandson, Isaac Blackwell; brother, Mike Jackson (Marlene) of Mooresville; sisters, Sandra “Arlene” Chitwood of Mooresville and Christina Culbertson (Jerry) of Florida; many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2013, at The Church of Mt. Gilead, 6019 E. Old State Road 144, Mooresville. Rev. Terry Crist will officiate the service. Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville is handing funeral and cremation arrangements. In lieu of flowers, Glenn’s wish was that memorial contributions be made to the Mooresville Churches in Missions or the IU Simon Cancer Center for the GU Research Fund. Please make memorial gifts payable to: IU Foundation and mail to IU Simon Cancer Center; PO Box 660245; Indianapolis, IN 462660245. Please indicate “In memory of Glenn Blackwell' on your gift. Envelopes will be provided on Saturday. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Thinking of you and sending our love, thoughts and prayers. Dean & Patti Dillon
I remember having such a crush on Glenn when I was about third grade and he was the ‘older’ safety patrol boy helping us safely across the road at the old school. He sported a white belt across his chest and around his waist and I thought he was the cutest boy ever! I couldn’t wait for my Mother to come to school to see him. He later became a great friend and, as he did so many others, helped us through many tough times. He was the most caring, considerate man and always made everyone feel so special. COOL BEANS, GLENN. You will always be in our hearts. Thinking and praying for the whole family. Love you all
Glenn has be my mentor and friend for over to 17 years. He was always at the tax conferences / seminars that I attended. As soon as I saw him, there was that smile and ‘How are you doing girl?’ He truley cared about how others were doing and ready to give any support he could. The last time I talked to him he said, I’m a little shakey but I still have some things to do, so I will be around for a while still. Glenn will be truley missed by all that ever met him. My husband and I have been out of town and were not able to return for Glenn’s Celebration of Life. We had a fish fry on friday night with the group of friend we are traveling with, I felt Glenn was there. Rick and Glenn always discussed fishing trips when ever we were together. God be with you all, our thoughts and prayers are with you… Rick & Debbie Rigdon
Don and I have been down a little. Sorry for not being there. I will never forget Glenn’s Laugh. And when he would come to the office in the spring he would always say how many you found( mushrooms) we both loved hunting. Love Don & Jan
It has been my privilege to call Glenn my friend for forty years. During that time I learned so much from Glenn. Family, Friends, relationships and the Lord where always part of those conversations. Glenn made me feel special because he always cared about what I was doing and how I felt. His advice to me and my family has been priceless over the years. I know Glenn was a wonderful family man and Margaret I’m sure your heart is hurting today. Please know that my heart felt prayers are with you and your family. Howard Miller
Margaret, we are so sorry to hear about Glenn he and Joe were friends a long time and we talked about him often, I know there is nothing we can do to ease your pain and I cannot imagine your sorrow at this time you will find that you have got a lot of friends and family to help you get through this time and if there is anything we can do please let us know. God bless you and your family at this time of need. Joe and Marti Hamm
Glenn was a very special man. He had a heart for so many things and loved his family and his life. He will be missed by many. There are no words to express the sorrow we all feel to learn of the loss of Glenn. Just know he touched so many along his journey and gave his all. He will be remembered with fondest of memories.
I was very blessed to know Glenn, he was a great man. Prayers to the entire family.
My Uncle Glenn will be missed very much. Blessed be. Rest in Peace. Love you. Marilyn & Dan
We would see Glenn occasionally on the golf cart riding in the woods or sometimes walking across the empty lot. I know he enjoyed that. He would always stop and talk. He was such a nice man. We know he will be greatly missed. Prayers for your family. Kevin and Lisa Flinn
My prayers go out for Glen and his family. While I never had the opportunity to meet him personally, in conversations with Beth it’s clear he was a special man. He’ll be remembered by those he touched throughout his life. Kirk Jenkins
Don and I are blessed to have known Glenn at Whippoorwill Lake. Glenn enjoyed bringing his boat to fish. He always had a big grin and wave for all who passed on land and water. We will miss Glenn in this little neighborhood.
If it was not for Glenn I do now know where my family would be. Glenn guided my father’s business when dad was only 29. He had dad buy his first life insurance policy at that time. Glenn helped us get through the droughts in the early 80s, served as a confidant for me and my fathers, and really without him I too would be broke. When my father died he provided me with the counsel I needed to move ahead.
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Kim (Sutherland) Cash
Uncle Glenn was the Best. He was always there for Mom and me, and always treated us with his huge smile and ‘there’s my girl!’ He is in my heart forever.
If there are fish in Heaven, then there can be no doubt that Glenn has already scoped out a great spot, and is probably debating with Vince and Fred as to what the best bait should be.
Margaret , you and family are in my prayers. I just found this out today, thursday. I am so sorry and am so glad that I knew Glenn. He was a sweet man and a good person. Always had a smile, even this past 3 years. He is and was a truly Blessed man. God be with you all these next few days and weeks.
Glenn was a lifelong friend and the brother my mother never had. We all loved him and treasured his friendship. Sandy Hayes-White
I’ve known Glenn professionally for 15 years, and will miss his optomisic professionalism and sweet smile. Always there with a witty remark and a kind word, it was a real pleasure rubbing elbows with him at conferences. My prayers are with his family and friends.
I really don’t know what to say. Glenn was a very dear high school friend. We were as close as brother/sister. Glenn will always have a special place in my heart. I am so happy that I got to see him a few times in the past 3 years. Please go rest high on the mountain my dear friend and please …know that we love you… My thoughts, my heart and my prayers go out to Margaret and his children…May you have peace knowing he is no longer in pain.
Glenn was like a brother to me and all my siblings and a 3rd son to our parents- he had the most wonderful contagious laugh and always a smile and could tell stories right up there with Dad (Vince) many of his fishing and mushroom hunting buddies knew him by Zingo- and if memory serves-about 35+ years ago, Glenn, Dad, Uncle Paul, Bill & I were mushroom hunting here on the place, when Glenn hollered out Zingo, when he found the 1st mushrooms-and well- the nickname stuck-Love you buddy Keeping you, Margaret, Beth and Angie in my prayers Patty Wallace
Glenn was like the brother I always wished I had. I’ll remember this wonderfull fun loving man & miss his friendship, his support & his querky humor. I don’t know how many women he referred to as ‘Sis’ but I will always consider that nickname as a special honor . Judi
Glenn has known me since I was born. I called him my uncle glenn and loved him so much. He was one of the most caring person I have ever known. Love you uncle Glenn you will be missed.
I’ve been in his family for 30 years now, I married Margaret’s Niece Cheryl. Anytime I’ve been around Him He had such a special way of always making you feel welcome. One of the biggest laughs I’ve ever seen..lol No way you was gonna be around him & not laugh once..lol I found out a couple years ago he also was my Uncle Billy & Aunt Becky’s account for about 40 years. They said he’s just like family to them! That’s just the type of man he was! They can’t believe he did their taxes last April & now he’s gone on to Heaven. I that’s a credit his special dedication he had for people & life. I know your up in Heaven with Jesus & no more pain & waiting on the rest of us all Uncle Glenn. We love you Aunt Margaret, Angie, Beth & Issac.
Glenn was my third big brother always there with a hug, a joke, good advice and sometimes a thump on the head if I needed it. Glenn, Margaret, Beth and Angie have been part of our family for as long as I can remember. Thank you for always being there. I will miss your permanent smile, quick wit and hugs. You fought a long and tough battle. Now you can rest and are at peace in Heaven. To all in the family I send love and hugs. May God Comfort and Bless each of you. Kim (Schelm) Heald
Uncle Glenn, you will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Margie and the girls. I love you all.
Margaret and family, So sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you. Betty Barding
We are out of town and were so saddened to hear of the loss of Glenn, he has been such a fixture in our community serving so many friends and clients. Glenn will be missed by so many and I for one will forever miss that friendly voice of his always reaching out to help. He truly loved his family and lead by example, our hearts are with you. Tim and Paulette Currens
Margaret, Beth, and Angie, We are saddened by the loss of Glenn. He was such a giver in life and we will miss him. Even though we are out of town, our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Randy & Susie Taylor
Glenn helped me navigate the sea of negativity when I was getting the Gideon ministry up & running @ Mt. Gilead. Godspeed.
Miss Margaret, Angie & Beth, I am so sadden to hear about Glenn. It was always my absolute pleasure to see you all on Friday nights at the Elk. Your whole family was my guaranteed smile for the evening. He was always very kind and generous to me and will be remembered in my heart’s mind forever. Robin Lyons
Glenn will be missed. He was a great person. We have known him for many many years. He was very helpful to us over the years. My heart goes out to the family. Betty and Bob Kennedy