James H. Blackwell, 76, Gardner, Kan., passed away Saturday, at home. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Graveside Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at Olathe Cemetery, Olathe, Kan. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a youth sports association of donor's choice or the Alzheimer's Association. James was preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Frances (Kaiser) Blackwell; and one brother, Donald Blackwell. Survivors include his wife, Doris, of the home; four sons, James M. (Stacy) Blackwell, Olathe, Kenneth L. Blackwell, Boca, Mexico, W. Thomas Blackwell, Desoto, Kan., Richard A. Blackwell, Desoto; one grandson, Ryan Blackwell. James hobbies include fishing, hunting, and bowling. He also coached little league baseball for many years in the Olathe area along with playing on an adult team until the age of 60. James was a member of American Legion Post #153, the Eagles Lodge Post #700, and the Carpenters Local Union #714 for over 50 years. Online condolences may be expressed at www.amosfamily.com Arr.: The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, (913) 631-5566.