Melvin 'Okie' Blackwell

Melvin “Okie” Blackwell, 67, Omaha, NE, passed away from heart complications Monday afternoon, May 11, 2009, at his home. Okie was born June 22, 1942.

Okie lived his early life around the Everton area and then moved to Nebraska.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Glen Blackwell and Josie Simmons; one brother, Wayne Blackwell; and one sister, Ann Cooper, formerly of El Dorado Springs.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Delores; two brothers, Bill Blackwell – Paso Robles, CA, and Bob Blackwell – Amarillo, TX; two sisters, Martha Hughey – Miller, and Bernice McGatha – Arcola; and a niece, Dian Bettis – El Dorado Springs.

Services were held Monday, May 18, in the Westlawn Hillcrest Funeral Home, Omaha, NE, with burial in the Westlawn Cemetery.
Cards may be sent to Delores Blackwell, 1511 Washington, Omaha, NE 68107.