of Little Rock, AR
May 26, 1931 - January 31, 2020
Robert A. (Bob) Blackwood, 88, of Little Rock, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020. He was born in Walcott, Arkansas on May 26, 1931, to the late Donald and Demonra Blackwood. Bob was a longtime President of the Pastor's Class of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church. He most recently attended Asbury Methodist Church.
Bob was a graduate of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. He was class president and member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He was in the ROTC and served in the US Army. He was President of the Jonesboro Jaycees and Vice-President of the Arkansas State Jaycees.
Bob was a retired investment banker with Raymond James. He moved to Little Rock in 1970 to open a branch of Walker & Associates. His political clients included Dale Bumpers and Bill Alexander of Arkansas, Bill Waller of Mississippi, and Dolph Briscoe of Texas.
Bob is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ruth Rogers Blackwood; their three children, Robby (Marcia) Blackwood of Maumelle, Pam Blackwood and Lisa Milam both of Little Rock; granddaughters Jana (Nate) Burnett of Paragould, and Shelley (Jaeson) Tinnon of Maumelle; four great-grandchildren Cache, Cannon, Sloane, and Jude; and sister Sue Pickens of Little Rock.
Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am, Monday, February 3, 2020, in the Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will occur one hour prior to the service, also in the chapel. Entombment will follow at Riverwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Arkansas Autism Foundation, CARTI, or a charity of choice.
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5 Condolence(s)
Cindy Moore Spicer
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Dear Blackwoods,
I just learned of Bob’s passing this weekend from my dad. Ever since I got the news, my heart has hurt for all of you. Our lives overlapped for years, starting when I was in elementary school back in Jonesboro and good friends with Pam. There are sweet memories I have of going to church together in those days and sleepovers at the Blackwoods. Then, fast forward to the early 80s when we moved to Little Rock for my husband to serve on the staff at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church. Shortly after arriving, I was completely shocked to run into Bob and Ruth one Sunday at church! Who knew?? It was such a joy to see them almost every Sunday for the 13 years that we lived and served there. They were so dependable and faithful week by week. That is a rare quality nowadays. I’ll always remember them and be moved by their warmth and love to me and my family over decades of my life. Bob was an example of goodness and faithfulness. I know your hearts are broken. Sorrow fills my heart for this huge loss of the rock in your family. Know that my love and prayers are with all of you in the days ahead as you grieve and adjust to a new normal without Bob. All my love to all of you!
Cindy
Frances Love
Monday, February 3, 2020
Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Frances Love
Roseanne Wilson
Sunday, February 2, 2020
Dear Ruth, Lisa, Pam and Robby - I am so sad to hear of Bob's passing. He was a wonderful dad - many of us saw the lengths he went to caring for his family. My parents have been gone for many years but I still think of them everyday and I remember how it felt in those early days after - so I cannot say I'm sorry enough times. I will always remember him the way he was in the house on Dreher and during our trip to Hawaii. Strong on the outside, soft on the inside and always ready to be the rescuer. Sending love and hugs to you all in this difficult time.
Fred and Adelle Shemwell
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Dear Ruth:
We were truly saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in your great loss..
It was our pleasure to share Bob’s friendship in the Pastor’s Class at GSFBC. for 15 years. He was faithful in his service to the Lord and the Pastor’s Class.
May the Sweet Holy Spirit surround you during these difficult days. We have been praying for you and will continue to do so. God be with you.
Fred and Adelle Shemwell
Dede Long
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Always loved Bob! He was a good man. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Love,
Dede