Matthew Blackwell Obituary

Matthew Brannon Blackwell passed away unexpectedly at his home in Liverpool, New York on December 29, 2024, at the age of 41.
He was born in Montgomery, Alabama on August 18, 1983. After graduating high school in Washington state, Matthew proudly served in the United States Army from 2005 until 2017, receiving the rank of Sta Sergeant. His military career took him to various parts of the world, including tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan as a UAV operator, earning numerous commendations.
Following his military service, Matthew became a drone pilot for Causey Aviation Unmanned in Syracuse, New York. He was also continuing his education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he was recognized as an exemplary student exceeding criteria for membership in the National Society of Leadership and Success.
In his spare time, Matthew enjoyed fishing, woodworking, hiking, camping, grilling, and watching sports, especially his beloved University of Alabama football team and the Seattle Mariners baseball team. His love for sports was only surpassed by his love for his three children.
Matthew was survived by his children, Brannon, Cole, and Kylie; his parents, Shari Wheeler
(Jim) and Gary Blackwell (Angie); grandmother, Sherry Cumbee (Nana); his siblings, Macy Blackwell Graben (Clay), Mandy Jones Johnson (Adrian), and Spencer Wheeler; as well as many other family members, Army brothers, and friends.
Predeceased family members include his grandparents, Joseph Fuller (Papaw), Joyce Fuller (Nana), John Blackwell (Granddaddy), Freddie Blackwell (Grandma), and Robert Cumbee (Big B), as well as Drake Blackwell (Uncle), Cathy Chessher (Aunt), and Kay Markham (Aunt).
Family and friends may call from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Sunday, January 5th at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, 2601 Milton Avenue, with a Memorial Service immediately following. Matthew's quick wit and amazing smile will be forever missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Matthew's memory to Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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