Robert Mitchell Blackerby, Jr.

Robert Mitchell Blackerby, Jr. Macon, GA – Robert Mitchell Blackerby, Jr, 68, passed away July 6, 2021 at his residence in Macon, GA. A celebration of life will be held Saturday July 10, 2021 in Washington Park in Macon at 11:00 am. Mr. Blackerby was born in Macon to the late Margaret Jones Lowe and was also preceded in death by his sister Janice Hall and grandparents Lillie Coxwell and Robert Andrews Blackerby. He was retired as a Personal Care Assistant with Angels at Home after 10 years of service. Mr. Blackerby was also previously employed with the Macon Police Department and the Macon Fire Department. In his spare time he loved gardening and was blessed with a very green thumb. He also enjoyed watching all types of sports. Survivors include his husband Robert Lee Tidwell, Jr. of Macon; daughters, Kimberly Blackerby and Wendy Blackerby (Louie) Bryant; father, Robert Mitchell Blackerby, Sr.; sister, Elaine (Vance) Perkins; mother-in-law, Teresa Tidwell; grandchildren, Mason McFarland, Austin McFarland, Caitlyn Woods, William Tyler Horne, Brittany Nichole Hutcheson, Makenna Bullock, and Clayton Merritt; great grandchild, Dixie Faith Watson; step grandchildren, Charles Lee Bryant and Masie Bryant; and his two fur babies Bella and Xena. Visit www.reecefuneralhomeinc.com to express tributes Reece Funeral Home in Jeffersonville, GA has charge of arrangements.