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Robert Ray Blount was born on April 1, 1938 in Durand, MI a son of Wilbur and Mildred (Ritter) Blount. On March 21, 1987 he married Merlus Butcher. Bob enjoyed playing cards, shooting pool, golfing, hunting, traveling around Michigan, joining friends at the Durand Eagles and the V.F.W. Prior to his retirement, he was a tool and die maker for over 40 years. After retirement, Bob was a camp keeper at Camp Shiawassee for 10 years.
Bob is survived by his children, Jim (Colleen O'Connor) Blount, Barb (Tracy) Foster, Bobbi Friday and Joel (Kim) Blount; grandchildren, Andrew, Hillary, Kyle, Erik, Kelley, Anastasia and Joshua; several great grandchildren; stepchildren, Mark Fisher, Fred Butcher, Barb Butcher and Dan Butcher. He was preceded in death by his wife, Merlus Blount; siblings, Elaine, Helen, Erma, Doris, Mary Lou and Frank.
Memorial contributions in Bob's name are suggested to the Durand V.F.W. Post 2272. Online condolences may be shared at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
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Julie Loomis
August 5, 2025
I always enjoyed conversations with Bob at the club. He was such a kind man and will be terribly missed.
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Dawn Lundy
August 5, 2025
Roger doger and Bud lite Bob.The fun picks up where it left off.You made everyone's days so much better when you walked in.You will never be forgotten
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