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Official Obituary of

Robert "Bob" Edward Blackford Jr.

February 9, 1953 ~ February 4, 2026 (age 72) 72 Years Old

Robert "Bob" Blackford Jr. Obituary

Robert Edward Blackford Jr., of Manton, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. He was 72.

No services will be held at this time.

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