Thomas Leroy Blackwell, 85, of Richmond, went to life eternal Friday, October 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bettie Sue and Tom Dillard Blackwell and sister, Rosa Ella Chatmon. Surviving are his daughters, Thomasine, Patricia, Michelle and Angela; sons, Alex, Raymond and Maurice; grandchildren; brothers, James V. and Geroge Odell Blackwell; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, special friend, Mary Harris. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Homegoing services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 11 at Westwood Baptist Church, 915 Glenburnie Road. Rev. Michael Lomax, pastor. Rev. A. Michael Black, eulogist. Interment 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 15 at Virginia Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Westwood Baptist Church Mortgage Fund.