Obituary: ROBERT EDWARD BLACKWELL
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Mr. Robert Edward Blackwell, age 83, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at UNC Health Rockingham Hospital in Eden, NC.
Public viewing will begin Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 12 until 8 p.m. at McLaurin-Harris Funeral Home, 721 East Morehead Street, Reidsville, North Carolina.
The committal and interment will follow in the family plot of Greenview Cemetery, Reidsville, North Carolina.
“Buck” as he was affectionately called was born in Caswell County, NC on April 23, 1941 to the late Robert Blackwell and Lucille Poteat Blackwell.
He was a member of New Ephesus Missionary Baptist Church.
He was a dedicated employee with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company where he retired with over 30 years of service.
Survivors include his loving wife, Mary Coates Blackwell of the home; sons, Terence Coates (Shawnda) of Greensboro, NC and Timothy L. Blackwell of Reidsville, NC; grandson, Aman James Blackwell of Danville, VA; brother, Michael “Lee Mac” Blackwell (Viola); sisters-in-law, Betty Martin, Barbara Foust and Vernell Blackwell; brothers-in-law, Robert Coates (Brenda) and Howard Coates; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sons, Brian Blackwell and Jonathan L. Blackwell; sister, Elizabeth Ann Blackwell Stamps; brother, Charles Horton Blackwell.
Service by McLaurin-Harris
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