Wesley Blackwell, 60, of Wharton, Texas passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 at his residence following a sudden illness. Wesley was born on August 22, 1956, in Eagle Lake, Texas, to Lena Joyce White Blackwell and the late J.W. Blackwell. Wesley was raised in Burr and graduated from Boling High School. Wesley worked as a welder for many years, lastly for Henderson Fabrication in Bay City. Wesley is survived by his mother, Joyce Blackwell of Wharton, sisters, Donna Tydlacka and husband, Woodrow of Boling, Cynthia Courtney of Des Moines, Iowa, Wendy Ann Foisner and husband, David of Boling, brother, Raymond Leonard Blackwell and wife, Cyndi of San Antonio and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. The family will hold a private remembrance later. Funeral services under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www. whartonfuneralhome.com.