David Floyd Blackwell

David Floyd Blackwell, age 51 passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016. Graveside service will be held 3:00pm Wednesday, February 17th at Grove Hill Cemetery directed by Belk Funeral Home. Born July 31, 1964, David is the son of Valerie Blackwell Middleton, and the late Purvis "Pete" L. Blackwell. He worked for Dixie Cup, and then for International Paper Corp. in Bennettsville. David enjoyed watching NASCAR, was a fan of the Carolina Gamecocks, and enjoyed fishing on the Pee Dee River. David was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his mother, Valerie Blackwell (Mel) Middleton of Florence; his son, Travis Lee Blackwell and his daughter, Haylie Alexis Blackwell; his brother, Eugene "Man" (Donna) Floyd; his sisters, Teresa Floyd Dickerson, who was also a special caregiver for David, and Tina (Timmy) Gainey; the mother of his children, Stacy Blackwell, and a special nephew, C.J. Floyd, whom was also a special caregiver, all of Darlington; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Tuesday, February 16th at Belk Funeral Home, and other times at the home of Teresa Dickerson, 213 Athol St. Darlington, SC 29532.