Early in his life he had a passion for cooking. He served over 20 years in the
United StateS Air Force as a chef. Robert had a daughter predeceased Mercedes Blackman.
He leaves to mourn two sisters, Linda Blackman Mcbeth and Frances Blackman Davis; aunt, Barbera Jean; and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. Although he is no longer with us, he will be missed. May he rest in peace.