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Brian Russell "Rusty" Blackwell

1958 - 2024

Brian Russell "Rusty" Blackwell obituary, 1958-2024, Baton Rouge, LA

Brian Blackwell Obituary

Brian Russell "Rusty" Blackwell passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Rusty was born on August 15, 1958, was a graduate of Broadmoor High School and LSU with a degree in accounting, and later worked as a CPA and tax preparer. Colleagues and clients respected him for his expertise and approachability. Rusty was a fun-loving person and die-hard LSU Tiger fan. He loved and played most sports including golf, at which he was very good. He leaves behind a daughter, Hannah; stepson, Landon; father, Gerald; brother, Chad; and sister-in-law, Kathryn as well as many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley, his grandparents, Willie and Carrie Blackwell, and Joseph and Lena D'Angelo. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, beginning at 1:00 PM with visitation and service to follow at 2:00 PM at Renew Church, 10915 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815.

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Published by The Advocate from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21, 2024.

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Billy Parks

May 7, 2024

So sorry to hear about Rusty. We lived across the street on Glenhaven. We played many rounds of golf together.

Shelley Marks Yarborough

March 22, 2024

Shelley Marks Yarborough

March 22, 2024

BEN L

March 22, 2024

I will miss rusty we became real close friends for many years. He Helped me a bunch with my business and we watch LSU Football and baseball All The time And had a lot of good memories . Rusty rest in peace you will be missed . your friend BEN

Shelley Marks Yarborough & Brennan

March 22, 2024

Shelley Marks Yarborough & Brennan

March 22, 2024

Shelley Marks Yarborough & Brennan

March 22, 2024

Shelley Marks Yarborough & Brennan

March 22, 2024

Shelley Marks Yarborough & Brennan

March 22, 2024

Shelley Marks Yarborough & Brennan

March 22, 2024

I met Rusty years ago through my little brother, Troy Marks, Sr. And And father as he was their CPA doing their business taxes. Rusty was actually the last person to see Troy, Sr. Alive as they left Rustys
Office after Troy signed all his tax paperwork. Then we all became close friends. As I'm an Accountant and at time's Ruaty needed my help I'm typing up things for him. And i loved to cook homemade meals and dessert for he and his dad. They loved it. I miss him so much bc in haven't been able to go see he and Ray Ray that much anymore bc he was so busy and my son who he loved as much as my son Brennan loved him. Rusty use to bring his guitar and sit on the Edge of Brennan's bed and play while they both sang all the old 70's and 80's and even some 90's songs. Rusty said he couldn't believe my son knew all rhe words to those older songs. but jt was so fun and so sweet. And we would take Brennan to the casino downtown and he just loved spending time with us. Especially when we would sit and watch him win. He will truly be missed. He and my fiance Dwayne were also very close and D passed away about two years ago. And rusty would come over some times to just play his guitar asb sing.jt reakkt did help you to not be dad all the time. I know he's in heaven with his mom, my parents, Troy, Dwayne, Mary E. , Holly & her son Brenham, Ray Ray, Brooke and so many good friends and family that was at the gate waiting with God. I love and miss my bestie so so much sweetheart. RIP God bless! Brennan said tell you he love's you so so much Uncle Rusty...

Tommy Shehane

March 21, 2024

Rusty was a great fried growing up in Baton Rouge and my big brother in Sigma Chi at LSU. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family.

Kevin Newman

March 21, 2024

RIP Rusty, you are a great friend, you will be missed.
Kevin Newman

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