George “Ed” Blackwelder, Sr., 81, of Simpsonville, SC went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was greeted by his wife of 60 years, Minnie Smith Blackwelder; parents, John Blackwelder, Sr. and Catherine Crawford Blackwelder and brothers, John Blackwelder, Jr. and Horace Blackwelder. Born in Savannah, GA, George began his career as a draftsman for the county. After…