Dale Bowman Blake

Upon graduation from Central Carolina Tech. College with an Associate degree in Applied Science, Electronics Engineering, he worked in electronics with several companies including Phillips Medical Systems before starting his career with the NC Department of Corrections. He retired as a Correctional Sergeant.

Dale was a wonderful, Christ loving, hardworking, soft-hearted human. He enjoyed driving his red Tacoma, boating, anything to do with planes and flying. He once held a private pilot’s license. One of his most favorite activities was working in his shed and around the yard so that he could then relax and nap in his recliner. He attended Living Faith Ministries and cherished Pastor Tex Deaton and the church family.

Dale is survived by his wife Tammi, of 42 years and their three dogs, Pearl, Posey, and Max. Tammi loved Dale with all her heart and would often say that Dale was ‘Almost a Saint’ for putting up with her craziness, messy housekeeping, and constant habit of bringing home strays. Over the years, they had 16 dogs and 3 cats.

Dale and Tammi were everything to each other.

In addition to Tammi, Dale is survived by two sisters, Sharon K. Branch (Randy) and Barbara Daniels (Charles) all of Raeford, and many nephews and nieces as well.

In honor of Dale, please say your prayers and say I love you to all that need reminded. Life is short and every moment needs to be treasured.  

Visitation will be held from 2:00 until 3:00 pm Friday, December 9, 2022, at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Avenue, Raeford, NC.

A graveside service will follow the visitation at the Raeford Cemetery with Pastor Tex Deaton officiating.