Robert James Blevins was born in Selma, Alabama on November 25, 1929 to Robert Blevins (1907-1975) and Lucy Durry (1914-1978). Robert was the firstborn child of Lucy Durry. Robert James Blevins passed away on Saturday, June 1, 1985 in Selma, Alabama.
Robert grew up in Selma, Alabama and attended Selma Public schools. He was seven years old when his mother, Lucy met Otha Morgan (1915-1998), the man she would later marry. Robert recognized Otha Morgan as his father, more so than his biological father, because Otha was there for him and helped Robert's mother, Lucy raise him.
In the 1950's, when Robert would stop by his mother's house for a short visit, his siblings were excited to see him. He always made them laugh by telling them funny stories and he would give his little brothers money for cookies and candy. One time, when Robert stopped by and he did not give his brothers money, and they were disappointed, so disappointed that one of them swept his foot with the broom. There were serious superstitions that if a person was swept with a broom, they would go to jail. Robert grabbed the broom and spit on the broom to break the curse. Then he chase his little brother to punish him for sweeping him with the broom. When Robert caught him, he squeezed his head with a twist of his fingers. Robert had rough hands and when he squeezed your head, it hurt. Robert later taught his younger brothers how to do the head squeeze.
When Robert became an adult, he was big, tall, muscular and strong. He loved to gamble with his friends, co-workers and other. Because of his size and he way he talked with a deep voice, he was feared by a lot of the people he hung out with. Robert married Katie Mae Tyler in the late 1960's and they remained together until his death in 1985.
Robert was a hard worker and held several jobs in Selma, Alabama during his life. One particular job in the early 1960's was at a Cement Company on the corner of Water Avenue and Maxey Street, not far from Robert's mother's house. While at that job, news got out that Robert had punched a White man while at work. The news spread like wild fire. When the news came to his mother and his family, they were all terrified because of the racial segregation and the unfair treatment of Black people in the south. Blacks didn't dare do that to a White man and survive, but Robert did.
Robert really loved his family and he loved being the big brother to his siblings. Because of his size, he loved big, roomy cars, like Lincolns and Cadillacs. One summer in the 1970's, when I, his younger brother, went home to Selma, Alabama to visit family, Robert offered to let me use one of his cars instead of renting a car. I was surprised that Robert would allow me to use one of his cars. The car was a Lincoln Town Car. Robert allowed me to use that car the whole time I was home in Selma, Alabama.
A very funny story about Robert. He, his wife Katie and daughter Patsy took a road trip and drove from Selma, Alabama to Seaside, California in 1973, the first family members from Alabama to come to California to visit his brothers, me. Otha and Jimmie, who lived on the Monterey Peninsula in Seaside (Monterey County), California. He arrived in Monterey County, California and he was driving north on U.S. Highway 101, which is the correct highway to get to the Monterey Peninsula. But, you have to really watch the signs to know where to exit from Hwy 101 in Salinas, California to get to the Monterey Peninsula. He missed the exit and ended up in San Jose, California, about 50 miles north of the city he was looking for. He went to a pay telephone booth and tried to make a telephone call to us, his brothers, because he thought he was in the right city. The operator told him to put more money in the phone. He was confused and asked the operator, "Since when do I have to pay extra for a local call?" The operator then told him he was not making a local call because he was in San Jose, California trying to call Seaside, California, 50 miles away and that was long distance. He added money to the phone and completed the call to his brothers and they gave him directions to come back to the Monterey Peninsula. When he finally arrived in Seaside, his brothers met him on Fremont Boulevard. After they got home they all had a very big laugh when Robert told the story about what the operator told him. Robert said, quote, "She told me to put more money in the phone, and I said, Why I gotta pay more to make a local call? Then she said I wasn't making a local call because I was in "Ho Ho Zay" or somewhere and that was long distance."
Funeral Services were held on Sunday, June 9, 1985 at Lily Grove Baptist Church on Blackmon's Bend Road in Selma, Alabama. Interment was at Fairlawn Memory Gardens on Water Street in Selma, Alabama. Fairlawn Memory Gardens has been renamed Serenity Memorial Gardens.
Robert grew up in Selma, Alabama and attended Selma Public schools. He was seven years old when his mother, Lucy met Otha Morgan (1915-1998), the man she would later marry. Robert recognized Otha Morgan as his father, more so than his biological father, because Otha was there for him and helped Robert's mother, Lucy raise him.
In the 1950's, when Robert would stop by his mother's house for a short visit, his siblings were excited to see him. He always made them laugh by telling them funny stories and he would give his little brothers money for cookies and candy. One time, when Robert stopped by and he did not give his brothers money, and they were disappointed, so disappointed that one of them swept his foot with the broom. There were serious superstitions that if a person was swept with a broom, they would go to jail. Robert grabbed the broom and spit on the broom to break the curse. Then he chase his little brother to punish him for sweeping him with the broom. When Robert caught him, he squeezed his head with a twist of his fingers. Robert had rough hands and when he squeezed your head, it hurt. Robert later taught his younger brothers how to do the head squeeze.
When Robert became an adult, he was big, tall, muscular and strong. He loved to gamble with his friends, co-workers and other. Because of his size and he way he talked with a deep voice, he was feared by a lot of the people he hung out with. Robert married Katie Mae Tyler in the late 1960's and they remained together until his death in 1985.
Robert was a hard worker and held several jobs in Selma, Alabama during his life. One particular job in the early 1960's was at a Cement Company on the corner of Water Avenue and Maxey Street, not far from Robert's mother's house. While at that job, news got out that Robert had punched a White man while at work. The news spread like wild fire. When the news came to his mother and his family, they were all terrified because of the racial segregation and the unfair treatment of Black people in the south. Blacks didn't dare do that to a White man and survive, but Robert did.
Robert really loved his family and he loved being the big brother to his siblings. Because of his size, he loved big, roomy cars, like Lincolns and Cadillacs. One summer in the 1970's, when I, his younger brother, went home to Selma, Alabama to visit family, Robert offered to let me use one of his cars instead of renting a car. I was surprised that Robert would allow me to use one of his cars. The car was a Lincoln Town Car. Robert allowed me to use that car the whole time I was home in Selma, Alabama.
A very funny story about Robert. He, his wife Katie and daughter Patsy took a road trip and drove from Selma, Alabama to Seaside, California in 1973, the first family members from Alabama to come to California to visit his brothers, me. Otha and Jimmie, who lived on the Monterey Peninsula in Seaside (Monterey County), California. He arrived in Monterey County, California and he was driving north on U.S. Highway 101, which is the correct highway to get to the Monterey Peninsula. But, you have to really watch the signs to know where to exit from Hwy 101 in Salinas, California to get to the Monterey Peninsula. He missed the exit and ended up in San Jose, California, about 50 miles north of the city he was looking for. He went to a pay telephone booth and tried to make a telephone call to us, his brothers, because he thought he was in the right city. The operator told him to put more money in the phone. He was confused and asked the operator, "Since when do I have to pay extra for a local call?" The operator then told him he was not making a local call because he was in San Jose, California trying to call Seaside, California, 50 miles away and that was long distance. He added money to the phone and completed the call to his brothers and they gave him directions to come back to the Monterey Peninsula. When he finally arrived in Seaside, his brothers met him on Fremont Boulevard. After they got home they all had a very big laugh when Robert told the story about what the operator told him. Robert said, quote, "She told me to put more money in the phone, and I said, Why I gotta pay more to make a local call? Then she said I wasn't making a local call because I was in "Ho Ho Zay" or somewhere and that was long distance."
Funeral Services were held on Sunday, June 9, 1985 at Lily Grove Baptist Church on Blackmon's Bend Road in Selma, Alabama. Interment was at Fairlawn Memory Gardens on Water Street in Selma, Alabama. Fairlawn Memory Gardens has been renamed Serenity Memorial Gardens.
Robert James Blevins was born in Selma, Alabama on November 25, 1929 to Robert Blevins (1907-1975) and Lucy Durry (1914-1978). Robert was the firstborn child of Lucy Durry. Robert James Blevins passed away on Saturday, June 1, 1985 in Selma, Alabama.
Robert grew up in Selma, Alabama and attended Selma Public schools. He was seven years old when his mother, Lucy met Otha Morgan (1915-1998), the man she would later marry. Robert recognized Otha Morgan as his father, more so than his biological father, because Otha was there for him and helped Robert's mother, Lucy raise him.
In the 1950's, when Robert would stop by his mother's house for a short visit, his siblings were excited to see him. He always made them laugh by telling them funny stories and he would give his little brothers money for cookies and candy. One time, when Robert stopped by and he did not give his brothers money, and they were disappointed, so disappointed that one of them swept his foot with the broom. There were serious superstitions that if a person was swept with a broom, they would go to jail. Robert grabbed the broom and spit on the broom to break the curse. Then he chase his little brother to punish him for sweeping him with the broom. When Robert caught him, he squeezed his head with a twist of his fingers. Robert had rough hands and when he squeezed your head, it hurt. Robert later taught his younger brothers how to do the head squeeze.
When Robert became an adult, he was big, tall, muscular and strong. He loved to gamble with his friends, co-workers and other. Because of his size and he way he talked with a deep voice, he was feared by a lot of the people he hung out with. Robert married Katie Mae Tyler in the late 1960's and they remained together until his death in 1985.
Robert was a hard worker and held several jobs in Selma, Alabama during his life. One particular job in the early 1960's was at a Cement Company on the corner of Water Avenue and Maxey Street, not far from Robert's mother's house. While at that job, news got out that Robert had punched a White man while at work. The news spread like wild fire. When the news came to his mother and his family, they were all terrified because of the racial segregation and the unfair treatment of Black people in the south. Blacks didn't dare do that to a White man and survive, but Robert did.
Robert really loved his family and he loved being the big brother to his siblings. Because of his size, he loved big, roomy cars, like Lincolns and Cadillacs. One summer in the 1970's, when I, his younger brother, went home to Selma, Alabama to visit family, Robert offered to let me use one of his cars instead of renting a car. I was surprised that Robert would allow me to use one of his cars. The car was a Lincoln Town Car. Robert allowed me to use that car the whole time I was home in Selma, Alabama.
A very funny story about Robert. He, his wife Katie and daughter Patsy took a road trip and drove from Selma, Alabama to Seaside, California in 1973, the first family members from Alabama to come to California to visit his brothers, me. Otha and Jimmie, who lived on the Monterey Peninsula in Seaside (Monterey County), California. He arrived in Monterey County, California and he was driving north on U.S. Highway 101, which is the correct highway to get to the Monterey Peninsula. But, you have to really watch the signs to know where to exit from Hwy 101 in Salinas, California to get to the Monterey Peninsula. He missed the exit and ended up in San Jose, California, about 50 miles north of the city he was looking for. He went to a pay telephone booth and tried to make a telephone call to us, his brothers, because he thought he was in the right city. The operator told him to put more money in the phone. He was confused and asked the operator, "Since when do I have to pay extra for a local call?" The operator then told him he was not making a local call because he was in San Jose, California trying to call Seaside, California, 50 miles away and that was long distance. He added money to the phone and completed the call to his brothers and they gave him directions to come back to the Monterey Peninsula. When he finally arrived in Seaside, his brothers met him on Fremont Boulevard. After they got home they all had a very big laugh when Robert told the story about what the operator told him. Robert said, quote, "She told me to put more money in the phone, and I said, Why I gotta pay more to make a local call? Then she said I wasn't making a local call because I was in "Ho Ho Zay" or somewhere and that was long distance."
Funeral Services were held on Sunday, June 9, 1985 at Lily Grove Baptist Church on Blackmon's Bend Road in Selma, Alabama. Interment was at Fairlawn Memory Gardens on Water Street in Selma, Alabama. Fairlawn Memory Gardens has been renamed Serenity Memorial Gardens.
Robert grew up in Selma, Alabama and attended Selma Public schools. He was seven years old when his mother, Lucy met Otha Morgan (1915-1998), the man she would later marry. Robert recognized Otha Morgan as his father, more so than his biological father, because Otha was there for him and helped Robert's mother, Lucy raise him.
In the 1950's, when Robert would stop by his mother's house for a short visit, his siblings were excited to see him. He always made them laugh by telling them funny stories and he would give his little brothers money for cookies and candy. One time, when Robert stopped by and he did not give his brothers money, and they were disappointed, so disappointed that one of them swept his foot with the broom. There were serious superstitions that if a person was swept with a broom, they would go to jail. Robert grabbed the broom and spit on the broom to break the curse. Then he chase his little brother to punish him for sweeping him with the broom. When Robert caught him, he squeezed his head with a twist of his fingers. Robert had rough hands and when he squeezed your head, it hurt. Robert later taught his younger brothers how to do the head squeeze.
When Robert became an adult, he was big, tall, muscular and strong. He loved to gamble with his friends, co-workers and other. Because of his size and he way he talked with a deep voice, he was feared by a lot of the people he hung out with. Robert married Katie Mae Tyler in the late 1960's and they remained together until his death in 1985.
Robert was a hard worker and held several jobs in Selma, Alabama during his life. One particular job in the early 1960's was at a Cement Company on the corner of Water Avenue and Maxey Street, not far from Robert's mother's house. While at that job, news got out that Robert had punched a White man while at work. The news spread like wild fire. When the news came to his mother and his family, they were all terrified because of the racial segregation and the unfair treatment of Black people in the south. Blacks didn't dare do that to a White man and survive, but Robert did.
Robert really loved his family and he loved being the big brother to his siblings. Because of his size, he loved big, roomy cars, like Lincolns and Cadillacs. One summer in the 1970's, when I, his younger brother, went home to Selma, Alabama to visit family, Robert offered to let me use one of his cars instead of renting a car. I was surprised that Robert would allow me to use one of his cars. The car was a Lincoln Town Car. Robert allowed me to use that car the whole time I was home in Selma, Alabama.
A very funny story about Robert. He, his wife Katie and daughter Patsy took a road trip and drove from Selma, Alabama to Seaside, California in 1973, the first family members from Alabama to come to California to visit his brothers, me. Otha and Jimmie, who lived on the Monterey Peninsula in Seaside (Monterey County), California. He arrived in Monterey County, California and he was driving north on U.S. Highway 101, which is the correct highway to get to the Monterey Peninsula. But, you have to really watch the signs to know where to exit from Hwy 101 in Salinas, California to get to the Monterey Peninsula. He missed the exit and ended up in San Jose, California, about 50 miles north of the city he was looking for. He went to a pay telephone booth and tried to make a telephone call to us, his brothers, because he thought he was in the right city. The operator told him to put more money in the phone. He was confused and asked the operator, "Since when do I have to pay extra for a local call?" The operator then told him he was not making a local call because he was in San Jose, California trying to call Seaside, California, 50 miles away and that was long distance. He added money to the phone and completed the call to his brothers and they gave him directions to come back to the Monterey Peninsula. When he finally arrived in Seaside, his brothers met him on Fremont Boulevard. After they got home they all had a very big laugh when Robert told the story about what the operator told him. Robert said, quote, "She told me to put more money in the phone, and I said, Why I gotta pay more to make a local call? Then she said I wasn't making a local call because I was in "Ho Ho Zay" or somewhere and that was long distance."
Funeral Services were held on Sunday, June 9, 1985 at Lily Grove Baptist Church on Blackmon's Bend Road in Selma, Alabama. Interment was at Fairlawn Memory Gardens on Water Street in Selma, Alabama. Fairlawn Memory Gardens has been renamed Serenity Memorial Gardens.
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