Robert Blank Obituary

Robert Blank

Weaverville - Robert Blank who lived in Weaverville, NC, passed away on September 12, 2014 with family at his side. He was 93 years young. Bob was born and grew up in Chicago, Illinois and he served in the Army Aircorp in WW II.

Bob and his wife, Adele, raised their family in North Miami Beach, Florida, where Bob was a custom home builder and developer. They retired to Weaverville, NC in the early 1980's.

After arriving in Weaverville, "Bob" emerged from

retirement and decided to enter the building business again. He built and developed two beautiful, popular residential communities called Country Creek and Alpine Meadows in the Weaverville area.

In 2001 Bob retired again to finally relax and enjoy the beautiful mountains that he loved so much.

Robert is survived by his wife, Adele, his sons, Martin and Paul, his daughters, Donna Harrison and Lori Miller and grandchildren Josie Mielke, Zachary and Brody Miller.

Bob and Adele were married for almost 72 years. This year they received an award from the Worldwide Marriage Encounter for being the Longest Married Couple in North Carolina.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Friends of Madison County Animals at 107 S Main St, Marshall, NC 28753

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Sep. 28, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Blank

Sponsored by Donna & His Loving Family.

13 Entries

Haywood Meer

February 24, 2024

I just found out. Over 10 years ago. I would have thought the word would have spread like lightning. Some of us go quiet into that dark night. But while Bobby lived, what a storm. He was a one-man show. He carried with him all that was needed to make a world. He had the soul of a lion, the self of a saint, and the sense of a soothsayer. Bobby was as rare a breed as a two dollar bill. I never knew a fairer man. i never knew a man who had a friendlier hand. Bobby was cake and icing too. He would give you anything except his self. He did not need too. It was written on the wind which blew behind him. In another time he would have been a king. And he would have ruled with justice for all.

jackson tallis

February 23, 2024

Odd! Ten years gone by and i just found out. Nobody was like Robert. The mold splintered unrepairable when he was conceived. I can not begin to express how solid, how determined, how straight forward and true was this man. Among us -the billions upon billions of unrecognized, herein was a great man. His character was like a man of steel. his heart was like a lion. His mind was fast paced on singular ends-which gave Robert his power. To know him was not so much to love him, but to feel him. A presence you could not look behind, around , or through. It would occupy you as if you were stone. And you would know that you had an encounter. An encounter with a great man. Happy trails to you Robert.

Laury Russo

September 24, 2021

The years have passed.
Though you are always in my heart.
Filled with happy and loving memories.
I reflect on those memories and I smile inside and on the outside.
In loving memory of you and Ada.
May you rest in peace. I miss you both.
Laury

Laury Russo

September 22, 2020

The calendar is marked on the day you passed. Though, you are missed every day throughout the calendar year. Want you to know Bob-you are missed each day and forever in my heart..memories of kindness-caring support-your great laughter and our news worthy conversations!
Love to you and Adele-I miss you.
Laury Beth 9.2020

Carter Jason Lansing

September 18, 2020

This man is unforgettable. He was lofty, equitable, and just. His peronality was his person. No eulogy, encomuim. or high praise could touch the depths of this man's humaneness. All of us wish that somewhere and time we will encounter a larger than life member of the human race. You could only know this of this man by an encounter with his presence.Had you the fortune of this meeting nothing further need be said. You would be struck as being in the presence of an ennobled being. I knew this man. Not a wit less could describe his elevation.

Laury Beth

November 7, 2019

You were very loved, you are very loved, admired and respected by me. I think of you often-you are missed greatly. Love, Laury Beth

harson rantro

July 2, 2019

Robert was among the great men of the these current centuries. why prey tell? because his destiny was enshrined in his character. this Greek idea of greatness led him a life that defied determination.

September 30, 2014

To our dear friend Bob....
Marvin and I have always cherished our friendship with you and Adele, and I will always keep your memory close to my heart. Love, Sunny Newmark.

Susan Clingenpeel

September 29, 2014

Meant to add that my love also goes to Adele, Paul, Lori, Martin, and relatives during their grieving, each one grieving in their own time. I'm always open to helping in any way that I can. May your hearts hold onto those good memories you've experienced in so many years of your time with Bob, keeping him forever close. love, Susan

Marilyn Walker

September 29, 2014

So thankful I got to know Bob, Adele and family through my volunteer work with animals in Buncombe County. Thoughts and prayers are with them.