CASSATT - Funeral service for Charles Robert “Bobby” Blackwell, Sr., 65, will be held Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff, with burial to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Camden. Rev. Homer Hinson will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter, 460 Fair Street, Camden. Mr. Blackwell died Saturday, September 12, 2009. Born in Lancaster, he was a son of Lucille Byrd Blackwell and the late William Blackwell. He served in the United States Army and during his tour in Germany is where he met his wife, Christa 43 years ago. He was an avid NASCAR fan and USC Gamecock fan. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Christa Kohler “Chris” Blackwell; mother of Kershaw; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Renee Blackwell of Lugoff; daughters and son-in-law, Cherry and Ricky McKeithan of Lugoff, and Candace “Candy” Rosado of Myrtle Beach; grandchildren, Hanna McNeely, Kate McNeely, Kristopher Blackwell, Megan Blackwell, and Dakota Blackwell; and his beloved dog, Pup Pup, along with his five cats.. He was predeceased by a brother, Larry William Blackwell.