May 7, 2023

Terry William Blackwell, 44, of Washington, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, after a long illness, in Allegheny General Hospital.

He was born June 25, 1978, in Wheeling, W.Va., to William “Bill” and Bonnie Minear Blackwell.

Terry was a Christian by faith, a golf enthusiast and an avid West Virginia University football fan.

He was currently employed by Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage INC as its senior gas instrument specialist.

Terry took immense pride in his home and could be found taking care of everything there.

When you think of Terry, the first word that comes to mind is “kind”. He was always known for being a kind and genuine person, sending his family essentials in the mail often to make sure they were taken care of.

Terry was preceded in death by both his paternal and maternal grandparents.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Michael Blackwell of Wheeling; his nephew, Billy Blackwell of Wheeling; his ex-wife, Dawn Uhlott of South Carolina; several aunts and uncles, including his name sake, Terry (Carol) Blackwell; several cousins and many close friends.

Family and friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 7, and again from 11 a.m. until the 12 p.m. hour of service Monday, May 8, in Altmeyer Funeral Homes, Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Avenue, Moundsville, W.Va. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall County Animal Shelter in c/o www.tmcfunding.com.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com.