Born on February 28, 1932 in Stuarts, VA, he was the son of the late Luther (Jack) and Zelma Trippet Blake.
He graduated from Fairmont State College. He was a teacher, drama coach, guidance counselor, model and actor (SAG) and loved to golf.
Mr. Blake is survived by his children, Michael Blake, Casey Blake, Amy Crowley (Mike), Kristen Bradley, Bene’ Freeman; five grandchildren;
three nieces and one nephew. He is predeceased by his wife, C.J. Blake and one niece, Lisa Blake-Phillips.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:30 pm on Friday, December 10 at Broadway Billy’s and in Fairfax, VA in the Spring.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
A guestbook is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
