Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a paratrooper. Afterwards, he worked in the finance business, until owning and operating H&R Furniture for 32 years.
Along with his parents, John Clifton and Elta Armstrong Blakney, he is preceded in death by his son, Robert L. Blakney, Jr. and a sister, Corine Walker.
Robert leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 58 years, Katherine Landram Blakney; daughter, Melisa (Timothy) Morrow; granddaughters, Katelyn (Aaron) Johnson and Brooke Morrow; a newborn great-granddaughter, Naomi; a sister, Dolores Thompson, along with many nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of Resthaven Funeral Home (4400 Bardstown Road, 40218). Visitation will be held Sunday, December 9, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.