Chad David Blackwelder, 52, of Mocksville, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

He was born December 2, 1969, in Davie County. Chad was the plant manager at Avgol. He was a member of Ijames Baptist Church. Chad was an avid hunter. He never met a stranger, and was a friend to all. Chad was someone who would do anything for anybody.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Davis Blackwelder.

Survivors include his wife, Kerry Rae Blackwelder; daughter, McKenzie Blackwelder, both of the home; his mother, Patricia Wooten Roberts of Mocksville; stepmother, Cathy Blackwelder; sister, April Michelle Owen of Monroe; brother, Bradley Blackwelder (Deanna) of Mocksville; and nieces, Mallory and Norah.

A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m., Tuesday, November 29, at Blaise Baptist Church, with Rev. Kestler Ruth officiating. The service will be available to view on the funeral home website. Interment will follow in Ijames Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m., Monday, November 28, at Blaise Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Cooleemee Elementary School, P.O. Box 128, Cooleemee, NC 27014.

Condolences: www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com