Robert Olin Blackorby

1939 - 2021

Robert “Bob” Olin Blackorby, 82, of Bevier, MO, passed away at his home, Saturday, November 27, 2021.

 

Bob was born on September 28, 1939, in Fielding, IL, the son of Harvey and Frances (Ross) Blackorby.  He was united in marriage to Johnna Faye Cross on April 26, 1976.  Bob farmed for many years and delivered propane.  He enjoyed fishing, doing crossword puzzles and especially spending time with his family.

 

Bob is survived by one daughter, Tina Waite of Bevier, two grandchildren, Robert Waite and Jadera Gormley and her husband Cody, five great grandchildren, two sisters, Lucille Smith of Bevier and Jean Hayes of Macon, and other extended family.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Johnna on April 28, 2000, and one sister, Betty Sue Faught.

 

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon.  Burial will be in the New Addition of Oakwood Cemetery in Bevier.  Visitation will be from 11:00 am, until the time of service on Saturday, at the funeral home.  The family suggests memorials to the funeral home for expenses.