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Robert L. Antrum, 86

Robert L. Antrum, 86, of New Haven; born June 8, 1929 in Hartsville, SC to the late Leroy Antrum and Viola Bounds Antrum, passed away on November 17, 2015.

He was a proud Air Force Veteran who was trained as an Air Policeman. Robert was a Prince Hall Mason who owned and operated the Ebony Lounge in Hamden for 26 years before he retired. He was a self described news junkie who loved the NY Yankees and Giants. Robert leaves to cherish his memory; son Robert Antrum, Jr; Daughter Delphine Antrum Blakely; granddaughter Tangela Blakely Reavis and a host of family and friends. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved wife Gloria Brown Antrum, son Brian Antrum, brother Thomas Antrum and sister Ruby Hairston. A Celebration of his life will take place on Monday November 23, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Community Baptist Church; 143 Shelton Ave., New Haven, CT 06511 with visitation Monday at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, CT. Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services; 1287 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511. To leave a message of comfort for the Antrum family, please visit, www.hkhfuneralservices.com.

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