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Robert Blackwell Obituary

BLACKWELL, Robert O., 92, of Highland Springs, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phillis L. Blackwell; and daughters, Merle E. "Lisa" Gill and Juanita B. Collins. Bob is survived by three grandchildren, Katherine E. Gill (Won Choi), Elizabeth Hicks (Gerald) and Linton Chamouris; four great grandchildren; and sons-in-law, Mark Collins and William Gill. He was the owner of R. O. Blackwell Dry Wall. The love of Bob's life was music; he could play any instrument that had strings. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2023. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Home of Virginia, 4101 Nine Mile Rd., Richmond, Va. 23223.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Apr. 11, 2023.

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Doris Battle

April 12, 2023

Mr. Blackwell , I can´t believe you are gone ! I´m going to miss you playing your guitar and singing to the residents! I´m going to miss chatting with you and I´m going to miss bringing you snacks and the. I would ask what´s my name and you would respond "Doris" and then you would say I remember your name because you are the only one who ask "what´s my name"! You rest now and I know you in heaven singing and playing your guitar! Doris Battle , Lpn

Mark Collins

April 11, 2023

Rest in peace Bob! I know you and Nita are up there playing music and driving Phillis and Lisa nuts!

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