Robert Lee Black
January 9, 1927 - October 14, 2019
Robert Lee Black, 92, of Perryville, died Monday, October 14, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born January 9, 1927 in Xenia, IL. Son of Lee and Beulah P. (Burroughs) Black. He first married Thelma (Kiger) Black. She preceded him in death. He then married Ruth Marie (Harper) Black on July 8, 1972. She preceded him in death on October 23, 2017. Robert was a machinist at Granite City Steel Mill. He was a US Army WW II Veteran and was of Methodist Faith. He is survived by three daughters, Mary Ann Hilmer of Madison, IL., Marjorie Lutz of Edwardsville, IL and Anita Bunce of Elgin, IL, one grandson, David Look, five step children and survived by many step grand and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives and one brother, Howard. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 PM Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Ford & Young Chapel in Perryville. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Jefferson Barracks, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Lee Black, 92, of Perryville, died Monday, October 14, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born January 9, 1927 in Xenia, IL. Son of Lee and Beulah P. (Burroughs) Black. He first married Thelma (Kiger) Black. She preceded... View Obituary & Service Information