Benny Joe Blackstock

Benny Blackstock age 79 of Friendsville, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025. Benny was a Football official in the State of Tennessee for more than 50 years. Preceded in death by: parents, Howard and Virgina Blackstock; brother, Buddy Blackstock; daughter, Faye Lee-Ann Blackstock. Survived by: wife, Nancy Blackstock; sons, Brad Price (Kelly) and Blake Price (Sarah); brother, Tom Blackstock (Susan); sister, Martha Reed (Ronnie); 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Smoky Mountain Service Dogs, 8380 Fairview Road, Lenoir City, TN 37772. Family will receive friends from 1:00 until 4:00 PM, Sunday, February 23, 2025 at The Life Event Center, 1404 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803. Condolences may be shared through Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.