Obituary of Robert Blunt

Robert "Bob" Blunt Robert "Bob" Blunt, 81, of Rancho Viejo, Texas formerly of Nilwood, IL, died Saturday, March 13, 2010 in Texas after a long illness. He was born Wednesday, April 21, 1928 in Vandalia, IL, the son of James Robert and Mamie (Ward) Blunt. He married Melba Fite Pauzon of Carlinville on November 9, 1964. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Melba in 2002. He is survived by his son Doug Blunt of Rancho Viejo, TX and grandchildren Christopher of Tulsa, Ok and Heather of Austin, Texas. In addition, he is survived by his sister Phyllis and brother Steve and their families. He also is survived by a son Byron and daughter Betty. He worked for many years as a grocery clerk for Kroger and the A&P Grocery Chains in Carlinville, Vandalia, and Virden, Illinois driving a red VW Beatle for many of those years which was his pride and joy. A graduate of Vandalia High School, he enjoyed playing baseball and softball as a young man after service in the U.S Navy. A lifetime St. Louis Baseball Cardinal fan, he spent many hours watching his beloved Cardinals and chatting with his "girlfriends" in internet chat rooms around the world with his beloved dog named "Benji" under his chair puffing his pipe smoking Prince Albert tobacco. He will always be remembered as "Blue Lancer" to his CB Buddies. He was a great Dad and his son's best friend. Funeral Information Services will be held at a later date with burial in Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery in Carlinville, IL.