Willie Jay Blackwell

Willie Jay Blackwell

Funeral services for Willie Jay Blackwell, former, but well-known Bastrop citizen will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m..  The Celebration will be held at Greater Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Mozell Smith serving as officiant.  "The Gathering of Family and Friends" will be held at Greater Magnolia from ten a.m. to the time of service. The interment will follow the service in the St. Joe Cemetery in Bonita.  To send flowers, light a candle, or words of condolences kindly follow directions to the right. 

*****For safety's sake family and friends are urged to turn on their emergency flashers as we travel to St. Joe Cemetery....

"The Master Mechanic"

Some folks say that a mechanic's job is a dirty one, because  ALL  mechanics do is work on cars. Some folks say that mechanics don't communicate  well with the average person.  But those that know mechanics, really know these "automotive technicians" know that the skills they possess are rare and represent people who have the touch of a genius.  While we regular folks take a vehicle for granted other than putting in gas or changing the oil.  But for Willie Jay Blackwell, "The Master Mechanic," working on cars was a "calling."

Willie Jay Blackwell was born in Hazelhurst, Mississippi on a Friday, December 18, 1942 to be exact. His parents were Majoria Ellen Lomack and J. B. Blackwell.  He attended "The School of Life."  In 1976 while living in Chicago, "Jay" met a lovely young lady from Bonita, Louisiana.  In July of 1982, they were wed. That same year, they moved to Bastrop to be close to her family. Jay enjoyed cooking, fishing, landscaping, helping  others, and making people laugh.

Jay and Helen were members of the Greater Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church. He was a deacon and also served as an usher.  They were both loved by his church members and other friends they met while living in Bastrop.  Last year in September, Helen went home to be with God.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children,  grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and friends who will forever remember Willie Jay Blackwell: "The Master Mechanic."

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