Robert Eugene Blackledge

Oct 23, 1944 - Nov 24, 2024October 23, 1944 - November 24, 2024

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Robert Eugene Blackledge

Oct 23, 1944 - Nov 24, 2024October 23, 1944 - November 24, 2024


Place of birth

Ingerham, IL

Military service

Vietnam veteran

Hobbies

Enjoyed watching and talking sports, especially baseball

Favorite team

Minnesota Twins

Preceded in death by

Grandparents Grover and Lola Harmon, parents Arthur and Helen Blackledge, mother of his children Charlotte Blackledge, daughter Brandi Jo Blackledge

Survived by

Brother Jim (Bonnie) Blackledge, three daughters Bridget (Travis) Burks, Been Blackledge, Bryce (Bill) Yinger, six grandchildren Jarod (Kara) Burks, Abby (Colton) Yinger, Faith Yinger, Savannah (Trevor) Warren, Billy Yinger, Jeremy Burks, one great granddaughter Zoey

Celebration of life

Friday January 17, 2024 at the Wood River VFW from 3 to 7 p.m.

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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family, the Wood River VFW, or the East Alton American Legion

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Born on October 23, 1944

Ingerham, IL

Passed away on November 24, 2024

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