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Stephen Blackwell Obituary

Barrett Blackwell COLUMBIA - Stephen Barrett Blackwell, 38, was born on September 14, 1976, and died after a short illness on August 16, 2015. He was the son of Patricia Derrick Blackwell and Stephen Charles Blackwell, of Irmo, SC. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 1416 Broad River Rd, Columbia SC., with the Rev. John Trump presiding. He is survived by his parents; sisters, Petra, Stephanie (Avery), and Leigh (Sol); nephew, Phoenix; nieces, Ashley, Danielle, Ciara; and his cousins, aunts and uncles. He is also survived by his grandmother, Helen Shealy Derrick, and a special friend, Tess Balk. Barrett's devotion to family and his quick wit will be very much missed. Memorials may be made to the Back Pack Program at St. Andrews Lutheran Church. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.net

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Published by The State on Aug. 19, 2015.

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Louis Shirer

August 24, 2015

My dear Pat, Steve and family,
I just heard about Barrett's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Stephanie Smithers

August 22, 2015

Dear Dad and Pat,

I want to thank you for the gift you gave me in your son and my brother Barrett. He was the BEST. I loved him dearly and will so miss his quick wit, his warm hugs, and the little peck he would always place on my cheek. He was the type of person you could never get tired of being around and I so admired him. I so wish I could see him again and visit and let him know how much he meant to me. Thank you for being so strong. I love you - Stephanie

Ruth Patterson

August 22, 2015

Dear Pat,

Peace and God's love be with you. I am so very saddened to hear of the death of your son, Barrett. You are in my prayers and thoughts that you and your family will be surrounded by grace and love and strengthened by all the memories of Barrett's life that will be with you always.

Ruth

Cathy Long

August 22, 2015

Steve and Pat,
So very sorry for your loss. I am remembering the days when Barrett and my son Russell played baseball together. He was such a sweet boy. Just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love and Blessings to you both.
Cathy

Chris Turner

August 22, 2015

I grew up with Barrett down the street on lake tide and haven't seen him since high school but I remember him as a good friend. Thinking about him and your family

Mary Wessinger

August 21, 2015

Pat, I just heard about your son yesterday afternoon, I am so sorry for your loss, he was such a handsome, intelligent young man, May God give you peace and help you through this time of sorrow. Tears are OK and are a part of the healing process. Memories will not ever leave you. Mary W.

Sharon Kestner

August 21, 2015

Pat and Steve, We know how heart broken you are. Our prayer is for God to give you strength as you walk through this loss. You will be in are prayers always. Bobby and Sharon Kestner

Loretta Wessinger Griffin

August 21, 2015

Pat & Steve & family- I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you all and give strength, comfort and peace. May the love of family and friends and wonderful memories be with you always. Sending you love & hugs & prayers❤

Rhonda Frick Cannon

August 20, 2015

I'm so saddened to hear of your loss! Barrett left many fond memories in the hearts of those who knew him. May God grant you all peace as you mourn.

Linda Brown

August 20, 2015

I worked with Barrett at Richland Two. He was funny and I really enjoyed it working with him. He always was helpful and fun to be around. My prayers are with you.

Vicki Stockman

August 20, 2015

I remember Barrett as a kind, personable, and thoughtful young man. May God's peace be with your family knowing that he is in God's arms.

Patrick Dunbar

August 19, 2015

Dear Blackwell Family, I have many great memories of Barrett. He was always his own person and never one to follow the crowd.
Although he was much better than me in tennis he took his time to teach me. We also shared a love for music. I will never forget his style of humor and his laugh. No words can tell you how sorry I am for your loss. My families thoughts and prayers will be with yall.

Marjorie Kneece

August 19, 2015

Peace to my friend Barrett and his family. I grew up with Barrett. He was a very smart guy. Very smart. A fond memory that I have discussed a couple times over the past day was in our 8th or 9th grade English class when the teacher asked him to read "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred Lord Tennyson. He read it to the class with great joy and intensity. It left an impression on me some 25 years later. "Cannon to left of them! Cannon to right of them! Cannon in front of them!" He gave that poem genuine and appropriate feeling in front of our high school English class. Love you, Barrett. How special you were to many. Peace be with you, my old friend, and peace be with your family.

Sharon Owens

August 19, 2015

I worked with Barrett when he was with RSD2. He was housed in my school- so I got to know him. He was so funny- and basically you would start laughing when he opened his mouth. We discussed Angry Bird strategies- and I gave him a T-shirt that depicted the Angry Bird I saw him as. I thought the world of him, and I am so sorry for your loss.

Kay Shealy

August 19, 2015

Jjust learned of Barriers passing. May Gof grant you comfort during this difficult time. sending our heartfelt sympathy. Kay and Shot SHealy

Ann Hamrick

August 19, 2015

I remember Barrett fondly. He was smart, witty and kind. I am so sorry. Praying for peace for his family and friends.

Bennie & Rosa Moore

August 19, 2015

It was with great sadness that we learned of your son's passing; please accept our heartfelt condolences.

Lots of love for everyone!

Dan McGarvey

August 19, 2015

Steve and Pat, I am so glad that Trudie, Aaron, and Aaron's fiance Maggie are able to be there to be with you. I so wish I could be as well, but Justin just doesn't accommodate travel. Know that I'm there in spirit, and I want you to know how much I love and appreciate you. Love, your brother-in-law, Dan.

Carrie England Lanier

August 19, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I was two years behind Barrett in high school but got to know him the summer of 1997 when we both worked at Charles Towne Landing. He was so funny, smart, handsome and kind, and I always thought the world of him. My deepest condolences are with you all.

Pam (Amick) McMullen

August 19, 2015

Pat and Steve, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for your family.

August 19, 2015

Pat and Steve, our hearts break for you. I know it has been awhile since we have seen you, but think of you so often and have wonderful memories of the times we spent together. So very very sorry for you loss. Both of you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to each of you. Dean and Mary Murry

Susan Addy

August 19, 2015

Pat, Steve, and family,

You are in my prayers.

Susan Addy

BEVERLY BOULWARE

August 19, 2015

Prayers, peace and comfort for you all.

Amanda Folk

August 19, 2015

Thinking of you both today.

Ashley Smith Perrucci Class of '94

August 19, 2015

I am so sorry to hear this. I remember Barrett as a beautiful writer, a spirited tennis player, a truth seeker, and someone who always made me look at things in a different way. He was such a sweet person with an incredible sense of humor and a wonderful friend to me. My prayers are with all of you.

Camille Joseph

August 19, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray the Lord will give you strength and peace at this difficult time.

August 19, 2015

Pat and Steve, may God's Peace and Love find you all in these precious moments.

Frank and Beth Owen

Amy Holleman

August 19, 2015

Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell and Leigh, I am so sorry to hear that you lost Barrett. He was one of the sweetest, most intelligent, and funniest people I ever had the pleasure of knowing.

Love to you all, and you will remain in my thoughts.

David Hollimam

August 19, 2015

Our condolences to you and your family.

The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home

August 19, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Mary Jo Warlick Gould

August 18, 2015

My love to you all. Pat, Steve and Leigh, you are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies to each of you.

Michael Snyder

August 18, 2015

Steve, Pat and family , you are all in my thoughts and prayers on this sad day. I can well remember the many times I would sit in the recliner in your great room with Barrett on one side and Leigh on the other . Special children that grew into wonderful young people .Barrett will be missed , but I know you have many memories that will keep him ever present.

Marie Wicker

August 18, 2015

Pat & Steve, my thoughts and prayer are with you!

Marie wicker

August 18, 2015

Pat and Steve, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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