Born on November 9, 1961, Blake earned a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from Texas Tech University. On September 9, 1999, he married Tomagene Anthony, with whom he shared many cherished years.
Blake is survived by his wife, Tomagene Anthony; his father, Joe F. Anthony; and his children: Alyse Lakey and her husband Jon, Ellyn Anthony and her husband Ben, James Anthony and his wife Natasha, and Josh Weatherred and his wife Molly. He was a proud grandfather to Emerson Anthony, Ellery Lackey, Elizabeth Lackey, Felicity Anthony, Briar Anthony, Symbri Weatherred, Jett Weatherred, Emaline Wylie, and Thomas Wylie.
He is also survived by his sister Jill Allison (Tent), niece Tori Allison, and nephew Braden Allison.
Blake was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Anthony, and his daughter Vicki Anthony.
His memory will be treasured by all who knew him.