Obituary: Blackwell, Lavern

Lavern “Tex” Blackwell, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Farmingdale, on April 9, 2014. Devoted husband of the late Helen,

loving father of Bob, Carol, John and Jim. Cherished grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 16.  Funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian R.C. Church. Entombment Pinelawn Memorial Park.  Arrangements entrusted to McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc.