Charles Wilbur Blake

Charles Wilbur Blake age 64 of Albion passed away Friday, July 26, 2024 at his home under the loving care of hospice and his family. He was born in Albion, MI on August 22, 1959 the son of Harvey and Mary Elizabeth (Smiley) Blake, Sr.

Charles was preceded in death by both his parents, sisters, Annie Whetstone and Bernice Simpson and his brother, Harvey Blake, Jr.

Charles was a 1979 graduate of Albion High School and joined Lewis Chapel AME Church at a very young age. He loved all sports, especially his favorite team, the Detroit Pistons, going to car races and just generally relaxing and having fun with his friends and family. Charles had a strong work ethic; he was employed with Win Schuler’s in Marshall for about 5 years and also worked many years for Blake Refuse Service.

Charles leaves to cherish his memory, 2 children: daughter, Corneacha (Jamar Walker) Glasper of Battle Creek, MI and son, Jermaine Glasper of Chicago, IL, 7 grandchildren: Amonta Glasper, Cha’Kiya Glasper, Ne’Vayah Walker, Jamari Walker, Nauzhae Glasper, King Glasper, Zakari Glasper, 6 great-grandchildren, three sisters, Sheila (Frank) Dunklin, Vera Blake and Mildred (Michael) Callaway all of Albion and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family will celebrate Charles’s life on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 beginning with family hour at 11AM until the time of his Home Going Service at 12PM at Lewis Chapel AME Church, 522 W. Center St., Albion with Rev. Gabrielle Avery officiating.

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