Born August 28, 1934 in Alicia to Jesse Thomas and Matra Westerfield Blackshear, Robert graduated from Lake City High School in 1952 and completed two years of college before marrying the love of his life, Ida Mae Finch, in 1954.
Shortly after, they moved to St. Louis, Missouri and Robert worked for McDonnell Aircraft Corp. before being drafted in the Army in 1957. Following his honorable discharge, he worked for the Defense Contract Administration Services Region and eventually transferred to Robins AFB in Warner Robins, GA, where he worked in logistics until his retirement from Civil Service in 2000.
Robert enjoyed drawing and Bible study, and spent many enjoyable years working on genealogy with his brother Leon. He loved spending time with his family and was married to his loving wife for nearly sixty-five years, a testament to their commitment and love for one another.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and seventeen of his siblings.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ida; son, Daniel (Christy) Blackshear; granddaughter, Isabella Blackshear, all of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; sister, Margie (William) Dundore of Commerce, GA; and numerous extended family members.
Visitation held at 11 a.m. Wednesday June 26, 2019 at Gregg Funeral Home in Monette with Donnie Mangrum officiating.
Honored pallbearers: Justin Gathright, Bishop Whitley, Aaron Liles, Cade Couch, Johnny Wayne Dunigan and Mike Brickell.
Born August 28, 1934 in Alicia to Jesse Thomas and Matra Westerfield Blackshear, Robert graduated from Lake City High School in 1952 and completed two years of college before marrying the love of his life, Ida Mae Finch, in 1954.
Shortly after, they moved to St. Louis, Missouri and Robert worked for McDonnell Aircraft Corp. before being drafted in the Army in 1957. Following his honorable discharge, he worked for the Defense Contract Administration Services Region and eventually transferred to Robins AFB in Warner Robins, GA, where he worked in logistics until his retirement from Civil Service in 2000.
Robert enjoyed drawing and Bible study, and spent many enjoyable years working on genealogy with his brother Leon. He loved spending time with his family and was married to his loving wife for nearly sixty-five years, a testament to their commitment and love for one another.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and seventeen of his siblings.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ida; son, Daniel (Christy) Blackshear; granddaughter, Isabella Blackshear, all of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; sister, Margie (William) Dundore of Commerce, GA; and numerous extended family members.
Visitation held at 11 a.m. Wednesday June 26, 2019 at Gregg Funeral Home in Monette with Donnie Mangrum officiating.
Honored pallbearers: Justin Gathright, Bishop Whitley, Aaron Liles, Cade Couch, Johnny Wayne Dunigan and Mike Brickell.
Family Members
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Allie Blackshear
1917–1918
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Lois Joshie Blackshear Little
1919–1982
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Mabel Madgelene Blackshear Whitsell
1922–1995
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Lehman Dwight Blackshear
1926–2002
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Jesse Thomas Blackshear Jr
1927–1928
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Pearlie Iola Kathelene Blackshear Tucker
1928–2014
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Delta Louise Blackshear Dillin
1931–1975
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Russell Leon Blackshear
1933–2017
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Joyce Evelyn Blackshear
1936–1938
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