Steven Blackwell age 62, passed away April 3, 2015 in his home. Steven retired after 35 years at Kraft; he also drove a bus for the Republic School District for several years. He was preceded in death by his mother Dois Louise Trogdon Blackwell and his father Charlie Russell Blackwell. Steven is survived by his wife, Linda; a daughter, Lori and her husband Gregg Parks; a son, Robby Blackwell; a grandson, Riley Uchtman; two step-grandchildren, Taylor and Tucker Parks; a brother David and his wife Sherry Blackwell, all of Republic, Missouri; as well as several nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield, Missouri. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home South.