Eddie Blackwood

Eddie Dee Blackwood entered Heaven’s gates on October 27, 2025 in Granbury, Texas. Eddie was born on June 21, 1965 in Purcell, Oklahoma to James M. Blackwood and Della M. McIntyre. Eddie was the 5th child out 7.

Eddie answered the call to serve his country in the United States Army Special Forces. While serving he was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia and Fort Bragg, North Carolina and was honorably discharged.

Eddie was an avid motorcycle rider and loved taking long rides to Sturgis, and anywhere else the bike would go. Eddie was a member of the motorcycle group called BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) and clowns ministry. When he moved to Texas he started riding with the VFW in Granbury. Eddie was obsessed with noodling (hand-fishing) and would never pass a chance to teach one of his kids, grandkids, friends or just anyone who wanted to learn. Eddie was deep in the faith of the Lord and was not shy to speak or teach the word to anyone.

Eddie is preceded in death by his father, James Blackwood; mother Della McIntyre; sister Deanna Sue; brother Johnny; step-father Bill, niece Barbara.

He is survived by his loving wife Michelle Ragan; children – Jason, Twyla, Andrew, Nick, Tyler, Felisha, Casey, Sandra, Jerry, Zach and numerous accepted children; 18 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; siblings – Jimmy Blackwood, Jerry (Linda) Blackwood, Matthew Blackwood, Billy Blackwood.

A visitation will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Wiley Funeral Home, Granbury, Texas from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

A service will be held Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Wadley Funeral Home, Purcell, Oklahoma beginning at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery in Seminole, Oklahoma.