Roy Blackwell passes

[Slowboat510]

It is with heavy heart that I must report that my dad, Roy Blackwell, passed away early this morning. As some of you may have known, he had battled Kidney cancer for the last 1.5 years. He loved racing and loved the social side just as much. Those of you that knew him, know the kind of character he brought. He left some big kevlar to fill. We are all going to miss him.

If there is a memorial service, I will pass that on.
BRB

[bill boyes]

The Boyes family is deeply saddened by Roy's passing. He raced many year's in Region 11 and made many friends. A great guy.

[RLR]

so sorry

Sorry to hear of Roy's passing, knew Roy when we lived in Sacto and held him in high regard. May the Spirit of the Lord rest with your family.

Ray Rodda

[sponsonhead]

Terrible loss

Roy was one of the classiest people I ever met in boat racing. He was a terrific competitor, worked tirelesly for his local clubs and APBA and was the prototype for what we now call a Risk Manager. Aside from that, he raised a great family with children he and Henriette can be very proud of.

One of the best people in racing, and he cannot possibly be replaced. We will all miss you so much....

R-19

[ricochet112]

Roy was always the greatest example of a big heart, good morals and tough competitor, he will be sorely missed. Our deepest condolences.

The Bartlett's

[RuthieRae]

Sad News

Roy will be deeply missed. He was a class act on and off the course and I have very much missed our 20SSH battles over these past years and the conversations we have had about racing, and life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you!

Sheryl, Ashley and Colin Rucker

[Teri Ziemer]

You are in our prayers...

Roy was one of the best....he will always live in our hearts and through the memories and stories.

Our prayers are with the Blackwell family and the rest of Roy's "boat race" family.

Teri

[SE23]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Blackwell Family. Roy was a true gentlemen both on and off the water.

The Economys

[diamondprohydro]

I sit here with a sad heart. I just received a card from Roy. He was such a wonderful example of a human being, father and husband. We shall all miss him tremendously.

Bill

[R13racer]

Great Competitor

I had the opportunity to race against Roy in C for many years. He always ran hard and taught me a few lessons on the course. Great guy, great family and the racing community will miss him.

The Malhiots, R-13, R-14 and Rrrr18

[Racerkyle20]

Wow

Sorry to hear bill. Roy was a fantastic gentleman in all facists of life. He love racing, but i always admired his trips to Europe every year with the wife. What a great man, he will be missed.

Race in peace the ol' man in the C.

[Larry Darneille]

A true gentlemen

Bill
I will always remember Roy's smile when he came up to race with us many years ago in Sutherlin, Oregon. Every time I saw him it was always there. He is a great loss to our racing community. Out thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

The Darneille's

[daveracerdsh]

Roy Blackwell

Roy was one of the nicest people I have ever been associated with...a true class act....I am totaly saddened by his passing. David Anderson

[glen wesanko]

So sorry to hear the news.What a wonderful guy. Roy and Bill both took me under their wing on my very first outing at Kitsap Lake in a race boat.This is truly a great loss to our racing community. Our condolences to the Blackwell family.
J Glen Wesanko & Delane Peters

[ricochet112]

RIP my friend.