Clarence W. "Hotdog" Blackwell

Clarence W. 'Hotdog' Blackwell, 71, of Greenwood, husband of Ann Carter Blackwell, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Petra Health & Rehab of McCormick. Mr. Blackwell was a graduate of Clinton High School and served in the Army Reserves. He retired from Solutia and attended Rice Memorial Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother and one sister. Surviving Mr. Blackwell are his wife of 43 years of the home; three daughters, Becky Sumerel, Nancy Jennings and Kelly Snider; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and four sisters. The family will receive friends and celebrate the life of Mr. Blackwell on Saturday, July 12, 2014 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM at his residence 105 Haley Court, Greenwood. Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Blackwell may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, S.C. Chapter, 4124 Clemson Blvd – Ste L Anderson, SC 29621. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Blackwell family.