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Ronald Blackstone Obituary

Blackstone, Ronald Age 74, Owner and President of RJB Properties Inc., passed away suddenly on December 26, 2012, at Northwestern Hospital. Mr. Blackstone was the beloved husband of Dr. Blondean Davis Blackstone; loving father of Ronald Joseph (Joe) Blackstone and daughter-in-law, Jamie Mohn; loving grandfather of Jessie Blackstone; cherished son of the late Mary Louise Franklin and the late Orville Blackstone; brother of Jacqueline W. Blackstone; and dear grandnephew of Naomi Smith. Mr. Blackstone was a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Hughes High School. He then attended Knoxville College in Tennessee and graduated in 1960 where he was a campus leader and member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. In 1965, he became a resident of the Chicago area where he later obtained an MBA from the University of Chicago in 1981. Mr. Blackstone had a lifelong love of business and youth. As the owner and president of RJB Properties, Inc. he built the firm into a multi-million dollar service company. His love of business extended into being a member of several boards of directors including: Roseland Hospital, Great Lakes Bank and the Gavin Foundation. He expressed his love of youth and education through many volunteer coaching positions in the community. He was also selected as a Trustee of the Thornton High School District 205 Academic Enrichment Foundation and served two stints as a member of the Homewood Flossmoor High School District Board of Education from 1979 to 1983 and from 1987 to 1998 where he served as the Vice President and also the President of the Board. He also served as a member of the Illinois State Board of Education from 1983 to 1987. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 3rd, at 10:00 a.m., with service following at 12:00 noon, at the House of Hope, 752 E. 114th Street, Chicago, 60628. Arrangements are being handled by the A. R. Leak Funeral Home, Country Club Hills, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 31, 2012.

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December 26, 2013

Ron and lived next door as infants. My mother babysat for Mary.we remained friends throughout high school and had casual contact after that. I last swa him 2 weeks before his passing.

Leo Lillard IV and Family

January 15, 2013

To Dr. Davis-Blackstone, Joe, Jamie and Jessie, Ron changed the trajectory of my life; he was a man who always had time to teach what he knew and share his life's experiences. Our family will miss him. Take care.

Kathi and Jim Cerone

January 7, 2013

Please know we share your sorrow

Ronald "Andy" Anderson

January 7, 2013

Dr. Davis:
I was just informed of the passing of your husband, Ron. My deepest condolences to you and your family. I was a Hughes High School classmate of his in Cincinnati. I last saw and spoke with him at our 30th class reunion in Cincinnati. I have many fond memories of him during our youth.

Jeremy Dotson

January 5, 2013

Dear Dr. Davis Blackstone,

Please accept my condolences for the loss of your husband. We will keep you and your family in our prayers during this difficult time. God Bless.

Jeremy Dotson

Helen Rachford

January 5, 2013

Dear Dr. Davis/Blackstone, Joe and family,

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Ron. He was a real gentleman and good person. He and Ed had a mutual respect for one another for all those years at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Sincerely,
Helen Rachford

January 3, 2013

Dear Joe: As you may recall, I was your dad's lawyer for many years. I knew him well. I'd like to send you a personal knote and card so if you don't mind send me your address so I can do that. Jerry L. Lambert, Esq.

Cynthia Rhodes

January 3, 2013

Grieving with you. Ronald will forever be remembered for his contributions to this community. Cynthia Lyle-Rhodes and family

January 3, 2013

May joy soon replace the sorrow that's in your heart, with cherished memories.

January 3, 2013

Dear Joe and Dr. Davis-Blackstone,
We are deeply sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Ron befriended us when we moved to Chicago from Cincinnati in the late '70's. We will be always greatful for that. Joe you even cut our lawn, when we lived in Country Club Hills.
After we moved back to Cincinnati, we would find out about your Dad through Jackie Edwards. Please know that our family will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Roland and Yvonne L. West
West Chester, Ohio

Sandra Woods

January 3, 2013

My prayers are with you and the family. May keep you under his wings.

January 3, 2013

Dr. Davis and family.
Mary and I wish to extend our condolenses to you and your family.

Joe and Mary Miroballi

LaTanza & Walter III Johnson

January 3, 2013

Dr. Davis, please accept our deepest sympathies. Hold on to your wonderful memories. May God continue to carry you in his hands in your moments of sorrow.
Love Always,

Michelle and Jason Perkins

January 2, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My contact with Ronald was through my family and he seemed like a generous, caring soul. Please accept my condolences.

Lorine Samuels

January 2, 2013

Dear Dr. Davis-Blackstone:

I extend my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May God grant you peace, courage and strength during this difficult time, and may your beautiful memories bring you comfort.

If I can assist you, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Sincerely,

Lorine S. Samuels, President
Strategic Business Services, Inc.
GSU Board of Trustees

Bill Sampias

January 2, 2013

Joe and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. You Dad was a great man and a credit to the community. I thoroughly enjoyed all the b-ball games in your backyard.

Mark and Leslie Bonk

January 2, 2013

Mr. Blackstone was a kindhearted, wonderful person who will be greatly missed. Our love and prayers to your family. We are sorry we could not attend the service.

Peter Roeser

January 2, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ron and the entire family. I worked with Ron and greatly appreciated his wit, wisdom and even his fire. While he will be missed, he is the kind of man that will not be forgotten.

Tina Brown

January 2, 2013

To The Family of Mr. Ronald Blackstone:



My heart goes out to the Blackstone family. Mr. Blackstone was a great boss and father figure. I will truly miss him. Tina Brown, RJB Manager


1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Theresa Dear

January 1, 2013

Dear Dr. Davis,
I am very sorry for your loss. I am on the Foundation Board at Roseland Community Hospital, where Mr. Blackstone served. Mr. Blackstone had a brilliant business mind. He was an intuitively accurate decision maker and problem solver. He challenged us to be better leaders. I am grateful for his accessibility, contributions and leadership.

The absence of Mr. Blackstone on earth means that he is present with the Lord. May his soul rest in peace and his legacy and contributions be remembered always. You and your family will continue to be in my prayers.
many blessings to you,
Theresa A. Dear

January 1, 2013

My sincere condolences to Dr. Blondean Davis-Blackstone and the entire Blackstone Family. I worked with Ron and his company on several occasions through the Chicago Board of Eucation. Such a pleasant guy. May he rest in God's loving arms. Sincerely, Sandra Moses-Potts (CPS)

Doug Candis

January 1, 2013

My prayers and condolences to the Blackstone family...Ronnie and I lived across the street from each other in Cincinnati he was a great friend and a pleasure having him in my life...

Arlis Ball

January 1, 2013

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dr j.a Smith

January 1, 2013

My mom baby set for Mary b. we both grew up in Cincinnati. In high school we belonged to many of the same groups. We had a chance to last see him in Cincinnati during this last thanksgiving. We were saddend to hear of his passing. Dr. Jack smith

January 1, 2013

Our prayers and condolences to the BLACKSTONE FAMILY and JOE . RON was an outstanding Knoxville College student and a great representative of THE KCNAA.
We loved him here in Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati K C Alumni Club
Clarence T. Frazier , President

Andrew Forbes

January 1, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to the family. I only wish that I was able to do this in person.
Dr. Andrew G. Forbes Miami Gardens, FL

Anne Vinson Love

January 1, 2013

"Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." May you sense His loving hand and be comforted. Ron was my classmate at KC!

Johnnie C. Brown

January 1, 2013

Dear Dr.Davis Blackstone,
I am truely saddened by the loss of your husband, and our distinquished alumnus of Knoxville College.May God grant comfort and peace to you and your family.

Elaine Williamson

January 1, 2013

sincere sympathy on your loss.
Elaine Williamson , Knoxville college class of 1959.

Pablo Cruz

December 31, 2012

My prayers and condolences go out to the entire Blackstone family. Mr. Blackstone was an excellent employer. He will be missed.

Oliver Ware

December 31, 2012

thoughts and prayers to you and family.

December 31, 2012

Dear Joe and Family I was so sorry to hear the news of the loss of your Father. He was such a great man. I enjoyed knowing him. My prayers are with you and your family.

Bonnie MacCormack (Dave Miller's Mom)

Patricia Kubistal

December 31, 2012

My deepest sympathy on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish I could pay my respects in person.

Pat Princehorn

December 31, 2012

Dear Dr. Davis,
I am very sorry about the loss of your husband. I did not know him, but he appeared to be a wonderful man. I am praying for you at this difficult time. Pat Princehorn

Donald Hudson

December 31, 2012

Our prayers are with you and your family

Donald Hudson

December 31, 2012

We are praying that God continue to bless you and your family

MICHAEL STUTTLEY

December 31, 2012

Dearest Dr. Davis:

I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of your husband and my dear friend, Ron. Please be advised that the prayers of the Stuttley family are with you and your family during your hours of bereavement.

Remember, Earth has no sorrow, which Heaven cannot heal. For Jesus has saith, "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning". We shall keep the Blackstone family in our daily prayers.

Prayerfully Yours,

Hon. Michael W. Stuttley

Noreen Hall

December 31, 2012

Dear Dr. Davis,

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Noreen T. Hall

December 31, 2012

May the God of all comfort and strength be with you in the days ahead.

Sarah

December 31, 2012

My condolences are with you and I pray that the God of peace and comfort will
be with your family during your grief.(Phil.4:7)m

December 31, 2012

Please accept my condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Regards,

Bert Kouba

R G

December 31, 2012

My deepest sympathy, and prayers to the family and friends of Mr. Blackstone. May God bring you comfort and strength during this very difficult time

Ella Patterson

December 31, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you this holiday season and always.

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