Jimmy Howard Blackwell

Jimmy Howard Blackwell, 67, of Granbury, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022.  Service: 2:30 PM, Thursday, February 10, 2022, Wiley Funeral Home Chapel, Granbury with burial to follow at Holly Hills Memorial Park.  Visitation: 6:00 PM -8:00 PM, Wednesday, February 9, 2022, Wiley Funeral Home, Granbury.

Jimmy was born on October 14, 1954 to “Buddy” and Billie Blackwell.  He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  Being a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service in Granbury from 1986 to 2015 was enjoyable and rewarding.  He was affectionally known as “Grump” at the post office.

“Papa” loved hanging out with his grandchildren and he was thoroughly loved by them and many more.  He helped his daughter, Lindsey in any way that he could, to keep her busy work and home life up and running.  He also loved his rock and roll.  He was preceded in death by his father, and his infant sister: Shelly Blackwell.

Jimmy is survived by his son Joey Blackwell and his wife Whitney, daughter Lindsey Tierce and her husband Ashley, grandchildren: Quinton Pena, Carson Pena, Stetson Tierce, Kennedy Blackwell, Bella Blackwell, Deacon Blackwell, and Luke Blackwell, mother: Billie Baker, siblings: John Blackwell II “Johnny”, Betty Poteet and her husband Bo, and Kelly Wood and her husband Lanny “Bubba”, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

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