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Robert Hackney

March 26, 1940 — October 22, 2021

Grand Blanc

HACKNEY, Robert John "Bubba" - age 81, of Grand Blanc, died October 22, 2021.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1227 E. Bristol Rd., Burton. Visitation will be held 3-8 PM Tuesday, October 26, 2021 with a Scripture service at 7 PM at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc. Visitation will also be 10 AM until the Mass at 11 AM Wednesday at the church. Interment 1 PM Thursday, October 28 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly.  Robert was born March 26, 1940 in Flint the son of John and Norma (DeVos) Hackney. He was a 1958 graduate of St. Michael's.  He married Carol Biggam on February 2, 1963 in Flint.  Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He retired from Buick in 1997 with 36 years of service and was a member of UAW Local 599.  Robert was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Burton. He was big U of M fan and enjoyed watching football.  Robert enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids participate in their track and swim meets.  He loved to go out to eat, especially dinner in Frankenmuth. It was one of his favorite things to do. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Carol; 3 children, Erin Hackney of Eaton Rapids, Eric Hackney of Keystone Heights, Florida, Stephanie (Jim) Artushin of Charlotte, North Carolina; 3 granddaughters, Kayla and Ashley Hackney of Davison, Megan Hackney of Holt; siblings, Barbara Carnes, George (Sue) Hackney, John "Jack" (Dale) Hackney, Kathleen Mitchell, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Beverly Bontumasi. Tributes may be shared at www.shrpfuneralhomes.com

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

3:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center

, Flint, MI 48507

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Scripture Service

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Starts at 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center

, Flint, MI 48507

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Funeral Mass

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (Bristol Rd)

MI

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Visitation

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

10:00 - 11:00 pm (Eastern time)

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

1227 E Bristol Rd, Burton, MI 48529

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Interment

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Great Lake National Cemetery

4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442

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