Frank Blackwell Obituary Services for Frank "Pappy" Dow Blackwell will be on Thursday December 15th at 11:00 am at Agape Funeral Chapel in Lubbock, Texas. Frank Dow Blackwell gained his angel wings on December 12th, 2016 with his family at his side. Frank was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 15, 1958 to Jim and Tonie Blackwell. He was the 5th child of 6 children. Frank graduated from Hereford High School in 1976. He was very active in school, where he was on the bull riding team, High School Team Roping team, and involved with 4H. He had such a love for his horse Victone and his dog Midnight that he talked about them often even in his final days. After graduating high school, he worked for Messer Construction, while obtaining his degree as a Master Certified Diesel Mechanic. He began working for South Plains Chevrolet, where he then pursued a 28 year career at UPS, where he obtained multiple certifications, then retired in February 2014. Frank had an unconditional love for his family. He adored his wife Amelia of 6 years. He was proud of his two daughters, and gushed over his grandchildren. Pappy was always "Happy Pappy", who was always full of knowledge and pride, always had the answer for everything, a "squeeze of a blood hug" to give, and a tall tale to tell. Frank always felt the need for speed, he loved his "Huff-N-Stuff", the pride that he felt and the friends and family that grew around him. Mr. Blackwell was preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Amelia, and 5 siblings: Rose Sellers of Logan, New Mexico, James Blackwell and wife Barbra of Clarksville, Texas, Barbra Davault of Lindsey, Oklahoma, Johnnie Messer, husband Jacky of Hereford, Texas and Tonie Wilcox, husband Tony of Hereford, Texas. 2 daughters: Amy Blackwell-Hayes, husband Cory of Lubbock, Texas and Callie Blackwell-Reed, husband Josh, of Amarillo, Texas. 5 step-children: Amanda Soto of Lubbock, Texas, Jimmy Garcia Jr. of Irving, Texas, Alyssa Patterson, husband Coby and of Palm Coast, Florida, Kelee Short, husband Tom of Lubbock, Texas and Veronica Shaheen, husband Riston of Jacksonville, Florida. 6 grandchildren: Cayden, Jaxon, Jaten and Jaelyn of Lubbock, Rylee of Amarillo, Naminae of Palm Coast Florida. And many nieces and nephews. Services

Memorial Service Thursday December 15, 2016 11:00 AM Agape Funeral Chapel