Claude “Buddy” Blackwell Jr., 72, of Cuero, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015. He was born September 20, 1942, in Cuero, to the late Claude N. Blackwell Sr. and Dorothy Evelyn Frels Blackwell. He married Mary Adele Kleinecke on October 20, 1962.
Buddy was a lifelong rancher and second generation owner and operator of Cuero Livestock Commission. He attended Texas A&I University in Kingsville and earned a degree in Agricultural Education. He served on the Cuero Livestock Show board for over 25 years, was an active member of R-CALF USA, and he was also a member and past president of the Livestock Marketing Association of Texas (LMAT). Other than his love for agriculture, he was completely devoted to his family.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Adele Blackwell; son, Finley North Blackwell (Anissa) of Cuero; brother, John Richard Blackwell (Vicki) of Cuero; sister, Betty Jo Pagel (Doug) of Victoria; grandchildren, Paige Adele Nyegaard (Jess), Kyle North Powers, Cassidy Nicole Blackwell, and Dixie Adele Blackwell, all of Cuero; great-grandchild, Weston David Nyegaard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and daughter, Kimberly Blackwell Powers.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 3, 2015, from 5 to 7 pm at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 4, 2015, starting at 11 am at First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Bill Cotman officiating.
Pallbearers include Buddy's nephews, Dakota Blackwell, Tucker Blackwell, David Scott Kleinecke, Mason Kleinecke, Dean Kleinecke, Christopher Richter, Aaron Richter, Gage Richter, Mike Pagel, Gary Pagel, David Pagel, and Richard Wheeler.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Friar Ag Center, or the donor's choice.
You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.
Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.
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