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Robert R. "Blackie" Blackburn

Passed 11/1/2013

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Obituary For Robert R. "Blackie" Blackburn

Robert R. “Blackie” Blackburn, 76, of Wintersville, Ohio died Friday, November 1, 2013 at his home.  He was born in Bloomingdale, OH on February 6, 1937 a son of the late Albert R. and Sarah J. Kuhn Blackburn.  Blackie was a veteran of the US Army and a member of Finley United Methodist Church.  He retired from Wheeling Pitt as a wheel grinder.  Preceding Blackie in death were four brothers Finley, Russell, Jim and Albert Blackburn and two sister Iva M. Paxton and Wilma Faye Thompson.  Surviving are his wife Patricia L. “Patty” Gump Blackburn; children Bobby (Lynda) Blackburn of Wintersville, OH, Ray Blackburn of Wintersville, OH, Russ (Jenn) Blackburn of Bloomingdale, OH, Theresa (Brian) Martin of Wintersville, OH and Tracy (Alan) Blackburn of Wintersville, OH; seven grandchildren Austin Martin, Kayla Francis Blackburn, Jonathan Blackburn, Trevor Martin, Nathan Martin, Becca Blackburn and Tyler Martin; brother Jacob Blackburn of Bloomingdale, OH and sister Ella Eshbaugh of Richmond, OH.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville on Sunday 3 – 5 p.m. where a funeral service will be held Monday 10 a.m. with Rev. P. Douglas George officiating.  Entombment at Fort Steuben where Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad will perform military honors.  Memorials may be directed to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA  22312.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Bob and Darlene Snider

    Theresa, We are so sorry for your loss. We just got back to town and didn't make it to the funeral home. Such a nice man. Our prayers are with you and your family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Gary and JoAnn Blackburn

    Gary had knee surgery and we are unable to come to the funeral home but we want you to know we are very sorry for your loss.

  • 09/03/2024

    Tracy Summy

    Theresa, I am so sorry you and your family have to deal with this. We are send many prayers. I am so sorry that I could not be there.

  • 09/03/2024

    Bill Bertrand

    So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. We served in the army together and were good friends. Our prayers are with the family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Helen Bayne

    Tracy, I am so sorry to read about your father. I just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry I won't be able to make visitation as I am in Virginia until Nov. 11. Will call you when I get back home

  • 09/03/2024

    Ernie and Sue DiBacco

    We are very sorry for your loss Ray. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Ed & Joan Rose

    So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    CARL MIRO

    I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF BOBS PASSING. I WENT THROUGH SCHOOL AT WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL AT BLOOMINGDALE WITH BOB. YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY PRAYERS AT THIS SAD TIME. CARL MIRO

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