Lebanon Reporter

Obituaries

November 25, 2009

Robert “Bob” Eugene Blackwell

Robert “Bob” Eugene Blackwell, age 85 of Staunton died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 at his residence.

He was born April 17, 1924, in Lebanon, as the son of Wallace Estel and Catherine Hooton Blackwell. He married Bette Jean Fulwider in Lebanon. They celebrated their 63rd anniversary this year.

He was a member of BPOE Elks and the First Christian Church of Brazil. He had worked at Fulwider Dept. Store in Lebanon and also as a salesman for Central Supply, as a plumber at City Plumbing and co-owner of B&S; Plumbing until his retirement. He also built several homes on his property. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy where he served as a Pharmacist’s Mate 3rd until his Honorable Discharge Jan. 21, 1946. He was an avid golfer until his health declined and he enjoyed his two Yorkies, Cupid and Fiona.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Steve Blackwell, Sept. 4, 2006 and one brother, Wallace Estel Blackwell, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Bette Jean Blackwell; daughters, Becky Stewart and Melodie Staley and husband Dave all of Brazil; daughter-in-law, Margie Blackwell of Punta Gorda, Fla.; grandchildren, Phebe Westby, Japhy Blackwell, Carrie Hussey, Staci McIntyre, Brian Stewart, Jenni Fountain, and Jared Staley; seven great grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren and other extended family.

At the request of the deceased, Moore Funeral Home, 142 N. Washington St., Brazil, was chosen to provide cremation services. A memorial service will be conducted at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor Chris Gregg officiating. Visitation with the family will be 4 to 7 p.m. preceding the memorial service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 1875 W. U.S. Hwy 40 Brazil IN 47834 or Clay County Humane Society, 8280 N. Co. Rd. 125W Brazil IN 47834. Visit www.moore-funeral-homes.com to send condolences to the family or for more information.

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