Robert G. Blackstock, 78, passed away on April 20, 2013 in Spokane, WA. He was born in Mineloa, TX on July 1, 1934. He attended the University of Texas, Arlington and served in the U.S. Army for four years and the U.S. Army Reserve for two more years.
Robert married Shirley McNeese in 1974 in Van, TX. He worked for the Dallas Times Herald for 27 ½ years and Sears for 40 years. He and his family came to Spokane in 1997 and he worked as a Security Officer at the Spokane County Courthouse.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Shirley Blackstock; two sons, Chuck Blackstock and Johnny Blackstock; three sisters, Mildred Wilbanks, Jo Anne Weekly and Sue Paulson and four grandchildren.
Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.