Photo courtesy of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelby
Shelby, North Carolina
1932 - 2019 (Age 86)
Dr. Robert Reid Blackburn, age 86, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Atrium Healthcare Cleveland. Born in Cleveland County on December 12, 1932, he was the son of the late Reid McSwain Blackburn and Kate Bridges Blackburn. A member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church, Dr. Blackburn is survived...
Read MoreJust found out about Bobs death. What an amazing kind man he was...to so many. i worked with Bob in NALBOH as we struggled to try and save the organization. He was a true gentleman and I am so glad to have know him. RIP Bob. Nancy Terwoord, Ohio
Nancy Terwoord
December 21, 2019 | Fairborn, OH | Acquaintance
My thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
Eugene Murray
December 05, 2019 | Cary, NC | Friend
Becky and family, I did not know your daddy but from reading all the nice comments it sounds like he was a fine Godly man. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time .
Teressa Parker
December 05, 2019 | Washington, NC | Friend
Dear Rose, Barbara, Becky, Brenda, and Family,
I am sorry to hear of "Coach Bob's" passing. He will be sorely missed. He was a wonderful athlete, coach and mentor to those of us who played basketball, football and ran track at GW when he was coaching in the early 60's. His legacy and influence will be felt for many years to come in the lives of the athletes and students he coached and taught. We are keeping all of you in our prayers.
Blessings,
Jerry Walker
December 03, 2019 | Dunn, NC | Student
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jolene Jackson
December 02, 2019 | Inman, SC | Friend
I have such fond childhood memories of taking swimming lessons under Dr. Blackburn and his daughter, Barbara. My prayers and condolences go out to his family at this time.
Acorea Sims
December 02, 2019 | Greensboro, NC
It is with heartfelt condolences to learn that Bob is no longer with us and has gained his angel wings. As he was a true patriot and champion of helping people. His advocacy work in healthcare is legendary and is still talked about. I am a proud recipient of the American Heart Association award that bears his name- and is displayed with much pride and will never forget the legend of Robert Blackburn and what he means to so many of us.
Juddson Rupp
December 02, 2019 | Charlotte, NC | Friend
So sorry for your loss.
Linda Barlow
December 01, 2019 | Mooresboro, NC | Friend
Rose,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Bob. What a man! I was glad to read all the things I did not know about him. But I do know, that your eyes always sparkled when you spoke of him. Harold thought much of him also, and sends his condolences.
I do not still see you 'up close', but want to give you a hug dear lady. I always enjoyed our chats when I saw you, and want you to know I'm thinking of you, praying for you now, and have not forgotten you. I miss just a few...
Natalie Bishop
December 01, 2019 | Shelby, NC | Friend