John Clifford Blackwell

John Clifford Blackwell, 89, of Wilkinson passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson. He was born October 3, 1936 in Indianapolis the son of Vasil and Jessie Ellen (Phillips) Blackwell.

John retired from Western Electric after 30 years of service and then worked at N-Complete Tractor in Wilkinson for 10 years.

He is survived by his son: John Gregory Blackwell; brother, Fred Blackwell; sister-in-law, Bonnie Blankenship; brothers-in-law, Robert Linder and Daniel (Michelle) Wolfe; nieces, Molly, Claire and Anne Wolfe, McKenzie Linder; nephews, Thomas and Brooks Utterback.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Lynda Blackwell.

There will be no public services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, Knightstown Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hancock County Humane Society, 214 E Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140 or Kenneth Butler Soup Kitchen, 202 E Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140. Condolences and memories of John may be shared at www.hinsey-brown.com.