Funeral Services for Joe Calvin Blackstock, age 66, of Early, Texas will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the Heartland Funeral Home with Jim Wright officiating.  Interment will follow in the Pioneer Cemetery.  The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Mr. Blackstock passed away Friday, December 16, 2011 in Eastland. 

Joe Calvin was born on August 8, 1945 in Brownwood, Texas to Joe and Nancy Maude Benson Blackstock.    He served in the United States National Guard and retired from 3M in Brownwood after 32 years.  A lifetime resident, he enjoyed building cars, drag racing and spending time with his kids and grandkids. 

Survivors:

Son:                   Chris Blackstock and wife Barbara of Cisco

Daughter:            Amy Wright and husband Kevin of Eastland

Grandchildren:     Dominic, Dillon, Toby and Travis Blackstock, Tyler Wright, Brady Wright, Mason Underwood and  Cooper Wrightt                                                                                                                                         

Brothers:             J.A. Blackstock and wife Nancy

                          Thomas Blackstock

                          Bobby Glen Blackstock

Sisters:               Patricia Jones

                          Vivian Knotts

                          Ruth Vanpelt

                          Mary Davis and husband Coulton

Numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents and one brother Eugene Blackstock.

Friends are invited to sign the guestbook at www.heartlandfuneralhome.net

Heartland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.