Albert Lee Blackwell, 50, of Camp Verde died September 20. He was born March 18, 1950 in Florence, Arizona. His parents Edward \u0026 Lola Mae Blackwell, his sister Bessie have gone before. He is survived by foster parent Lucille Williams; his wife, Irene Bell Blackwell; four children and seventeen foster children. He said there is no step or foster behind my childrens names. They, their children and grandchildren are all my children. He was a Vietnam vet, good friend and beloved husband, father, brother. He loved traveling, he helped us all move often and wants to be a space traveller now. He viewed death as a \u0027\u0027graduation\u0027\u0027. A private memorial service will be held. His cremeted remains will will be interrred in Dove Creek, Colorado. He lived life fully and was always brave and beloved. Westcott Funeral Home served the family.