Robert Dale (Big Red) Blaylock, Sr. 72 of Ridgeview WV beloved husband, father, Grandfather and Great grandfather went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
He was born June 10, 1947 in Alabama and was proceeded in death by his mother Emma Jane Harris, father Raymond Robert Blaylock, sister Marylee Smith a son Anthony (Tony) James Sykes, and best friend Daddy Jack Kirk.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty Jean Blaylock, brother Danny (Karen) Blaylock of Georgia, Judy (Bobby) Dykes of Alabama, daughter Jerri Ann (Alphonso) Ray of Missouri, son Robert Dale (Angie) Blaylock of West Virginia and adopted sons, Jackie Kirk, Bill Kirk, Andy Adkins and best friend like a brother Eugene Hager. Grandchildren, Nicole, Anthony, Dino, Joseph, Brittany, Zachary and William. Great grandchildren Cameron, Alexia, Aria, Santino, Philisity, Kaden and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
He spent his life working heavy construction and as a crane operator.
He took great pleasure spending time with his family and friends, hunting, buggy riding, spending time at camp and talking and making memories.
Big Red enjoyed life to the fullest and left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He will be greatly missed. Private funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2020 Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV with Jim Turley officiating. Burial will follow in Smith Blaylock Cemetery, Ridgeview.
Private visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers gifts may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston WV.