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Vaughn Greene Funeral Services - West

5151 Baltimore National Pike

Baltimore, Maryland

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Feb. 24, 2026

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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Robert Blackwell Obituary

Mr. Robert J. Blackwell transitioned from this life on February 4, 2026. Mr. Blackwell was born on January 7, 1927.

A viewing for Mr. Robert J. Blackwell will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services, 5151 Baltimore National Pike, Baltimore, MD 21229.

On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, a homegoing celebration for Mr. Robert J. Blackwell will be held at Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church, 3100 Walbrook Avenue, Baltimore MD 21216, where the family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with services to follow.

Immediately following services, the Interment will be held at the Garrison Forest Cemetery.

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

Published by Baltimore Sun on Feb. 15, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Robert Blackwell

Feb

24

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services

5151 Baltimore National Pike, Baltimore, MD

Feb

25

Service

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church

3100 Walbrook Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Feb

25

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church

3100 Walbrook Avenue, Baltimore, MD

Feb

25

Service

1:45 p.m.

Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery

1105 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD

Funeral services provided by:

Vaughn Greene Funeral Services - West

5151 Baltimore National Pike, Baltimore, MD 21229

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