LouieRay Blackwell of Bonne Terre, passed away March 29, 2014 at his Residence. He was born April 25, 1938, in Hopewell tothe late James and Florence (Glore) Blackwell.Louie retired after 36 years with James Rivers Packaging in Hazelwood. He is preceded in death by hisparents; 2 brother, William Wesley and Alford Blackwell; 5 sisters, Della MaeJarvis, Naoma Blackwell, Emma Blackwell, Mary Blackwell, and Edna Politte. Louie is survived by his wife, Lora;children, Sandra Gayle (Mrs. Darrell) Pratt of Farmington, Cindy (Mrs. Mike) Wamplerof Desloge, Sean Blackwell and wife Michelle of Bonne Terre; brother, EugeneBlackwell and wife Viola of Bonne Terre; 7 grandchildren, Jessica (Mrs. Chris)Myers, Jennifer Bryant, Levi Laramore and wife Christina, Saige Laramore, CodySparks and wife Rebekah, Kaitlyn Blackwell and Caleb Blackwell; 3great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at the C.Z.Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Bonne Terre, Tuesday, April 1, 2014 From 5:00 PMto 8:00 PM. A Private Family Servicewill be held at a later date. Memorialscan be made to the Wounded Warriors Veterans Program.