Mickey Buck Blackwell (Tulia)

-- Mickey Buck Blackwell left his earthly body on June 9, 2026 at the age of 94. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, June 15, 2026 in the Kornerstone Directors Chapel. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.

A visitation will be held prior to the service Monday at 9:30 A.M. Monday, June 15, 2026 at the funeral home.

Mickey was born on May 9, 1932 at home on the family ranch located a few miles southwest of Girard, Texas. His parents were Preston Albert Blackwell and Opal Velma Gibson Blackwell. He had an older sister, Betty, and a younger brother, Dan. Mickey graduated from Girard High School where he made many life-long friends. Mickey married Ella Mae Copeland on July 5, 1951. 

To this union were born Craig Blackwell (Christi), Britt Blackwell (Deb) and Julie Kujawski (Jayme). Mickey married Visa Yvonne Horton on March 8, 1980. Her sons are Steve Ott and David Ott (Sherry).

During his life, Mickey was involved with farming, ranching, cattle feeding, cattle order buying, oil production, trucking, custom planting and harvesting. In addition, he was a treasure hunter and storyteller. Mickey loved a good joke and was very quick witted and funny. He enjoyed bringing laughter to others.

Mickey is survived by his wife, Yvonne Blackwell; children Craig, Britt, Julie, Steve and David along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Swisher County Senior Citizens, 619 SE 2nd St, Tulia, Texas 79088.