Ronald Joe Blake, known simply as Joe to his family and friends, was born on February 15, 1969. Joe was the youngest of five children born to parents Charles J. Blake and N. Sue Blake (Rogers) of Olathe, KS. Joe passed away on January 13, 2021 at the age of 51.
Joe is survived by his parents; his sister Vicky Paxton (Blake) and husband Mark of Sparta, MO; three brothers, Robert Blake and wife Claudia of Sun City Center, FL, Terry Blake and wife Lee of Nebo, NC, and Russell Blake of Paola KS; children Andrew Blake and wife Joy of Lenexa, KS, Amanda Caballero (Blake) of Overland Park, KS, and Brittany Blake of Edgerton, KS.; 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends.
The family has decided that due to the pandemic and other factors, there will not be a service at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.