Jack Blackwell passed away peacefully October 15, 2025 in Eastland, TX.
Jack was born April 2, 1939 in Gorman, Texas to Curtis Blackwell and Polly Nerger Blackwell (Martin). He graduated from Ranger High School, Class of 1957.
In 1967 he moved to Iowa while working for Fina Oil Co. and in 1974 opened Blackwell Tires in Ottumwa, Iowa. His son Curtis took ownership of the business when Jack retired. Thru out his life Jack always supported the Junior College athletic teams of Iowa and Ranger and was inducted into the Indian Hill Athletics Hall of Fame in 2016 as a lifetime contributor. He loved his hometown of Ranger, was a great storyteller and supported the ongoing restoration of the town. He lived his life to the fullest and was a social butterfly, enjoyed playing golf and flying his plane in his spare time.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lynne and his sons Curtis and Steven. He is survived by his daughter Debbie (LaDale); 6 Grandchildren – April (Ken) and De (Dallas, TX), Samantha & Jaclyn (Bloomfield, IA), Ashlie & Kole (Mt. Vernon, IA); 6 great grandchildren; Brother-in-Law Steven (Sonia) and his family (Jeremy, Lara and Trevor). Several cousins and a host of dear friends in Ottumwa and Ranger.
The family would like to say a special Thank You to the staff at The Woodlands and Solaris Hospice team that cared for Jack.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local Junior College or attend a game.
