The Honorable Earl R. Blackwell

An Army Veteran of WW II serving from 1943 until 1946 in the 48th Tank Battalion
14th Armored in France and Germany under General Patton. A Graduate of Washington University and Washington University School of Law, State Senator of Missouri''s 22nd District from 1958 until 1974, Circuit Court Judge in Jefferson County since 1991. He practiced Law in Hillsboro Missouri for over 50 years. He also was an avid outdoorsman,who loved to hunt and fish.

Survived by:
Daughter- Sharon S. (Adrian) Rogier of Highland Illinois
Son- Bill (Peggy) Blackwell of Hillsboro Missouri.
Son- Rod (Theresa) Blackwell of Beardstown Illinois.
Daughter- Mary (Daniel) Kelley of St. Peters Missouri.
Brother- Dr. Ralph Blackwell of Newport Beach California
Brother- James A Blackwell of St. Charles Missouri.
Seven Grandchildren and Ten Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Son- James R. Blackwell
Sister- Elsie Matthews
Sister- Ruby Collins
Brother- Robert Blackwell
Sister- Bonnie Jean Bates