Obituary of Jeffrey Scott Blackwell

Bedford – Jeffrey Scott “Blacky” Blackwell, 55, of Bedford, died Sunday, April 2, 2017 at his residence. Born November 28, 1961, in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Jackie Lee and Janice Kay (Smith) Blackwell. He was a graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School with the class of 1980. While in high school, he was selected to the first team all-state in football and all conference in baseball. He received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity and the First Baptist Church in Bedford. He enjoyed sports and his family, but what he loved most was watching his son, Logan play hockey, and his daughter, Jacke cheer. He loved deeply and was deeply loved. Survivors include a son, Jeffrey Logan Blackwell and fiancé, Christina Beyerl; a daughter, Jackelyn Blackwell and boyfriend, Damian Lahr; their mother, Terri Blackwell, all of Fishers; a brother, Jim Blackwell and wife, Julie, of Atlanta; a sister, Julie Chase, of Bedford; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 6th at the First Baptist Church in Bedford with Pastor Kyle Chase officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the hour of service on Thursday, April 6th at the First Baptist Church. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.