Robert Blackney Obituary Robert Richard "Bob" Blackney December 18, 1935 - November 28, 2014 Franklin - Robert Richard "Bob" Blackney, 78, passed away November 28, 2014. A native and longtime resident of Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of Edwin and Margaret Blackney. He was also predeceased by a sister, Grace; and a brother, Edwin, Jr. Bob was a retired wireman and Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge 151AF&AM. His hobbies were fishing and hunting, and he was a Baptist. Cherishing his memory is his wife of 46 plus years, Theresa A. Blackney; one daughter, Beth Anne Young; one son, Robert R. "Corky" Blackney, Jr.; two brothers, Russell and Harry Blackney; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild and cousins. A funeral service with Masonic Rites will be held at 3 PM Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2831756 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/robert-blackney-obituary?id=16373368 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/robert-r-blackney-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Robert Richard "Bob" Blackney, who passed away on 28 November 2014 at the age of 78, was a longtime resident of Philadelphia. He was a retired wireman, an Air Force veteran, and is remembered by his wife, children, grandchildren, and brothers. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service with Masonic Rites was held on 3 December 2014 at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin. Burial details are not known. ## The Edited Obituary Robert Richard "Bob" Blackney 18 December 1935 - 28 November 2014 Franklin - Robert Richard "Bob" Blackney, 78, passed away 28 November 2014. A native and longtime resident of Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of Edwin and Margaret Blackney. He was also predeceased by a sister, Grace, and a brother, Edwin, Jr. Bob was a retired wireman and Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge 151 AF&AM. His hobbies were fishing and hunting, and he was a Baptist. Cherishing his memory is his wife of over 46 years, Theresa A. Blackney; one daughter, Beth Anne Young; one son, Robert R. "Corky" Blackney, Jr.; two brothers, Russell and Harry Blackney; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and cousins. A funeral service with Masonic Rites will be held at 3 PM Wednesday, 3 December 2014, at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2831756 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/robert-blackney-obituary?id=16373368 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/robert-r-blackney-franklin-va/ ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Robert Richard Bob Blackney | |---------|------------------------------------| | Age | 78 years | | Birth | 18 December 1935; Philadelphia, PA | | Death | 28 November 2014; Franklin, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|---------------------|--------------| | Robert Richard Bob Blackney | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Theresa A. Blackney | Spouse | Unknown | | Beth Anne Young | Child | Unknown | | Robert R. Corky Blackney, Jr. | Child | Unknown | | Russell Blackney | Brother | Unknown | | Harry Blackney | Brother | Unknown | | Grace Blackney | Predeceased Sister | -- | | Edwin Blackney, Jr. | Predeceased Brother | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Robert Richard "Bob" Blackney was born on 18 December 1935. 2. He passed away on 28 November 2014 at the age of 78. 3. Bob was a native and longtime resident of Philadelphia, PA. 4. He was a retired wireman and an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. 5. Bob was a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge 151 AF&AM. 6. His hobbies included fishing and hunting. 7. He was a Baptist.