Franklin Jack Blake “Skip” age 78 of Shepherdsville, returned to his Heavenly Father on April 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Hazel and Franklin Blake; spouse, Patricia Ann Blake; sister, Sandra J. Blake. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his son, Robert Blake (Sheena K.); daughters, Barbara A. Nalley and Catherine C. Pendleton (Lucas); grandchildren, Franklin Nalley, Andrew Nalley, Logan Pendleton, Dagon Pendleton, Jack S. Blake, Kenneth L. Blake, Patricia A. Bucio; brothers, David P. Blake, Ricky Blake; sister, Sally Blake; and a host of other family and friends. Hardy-Close Funeral Home (285 S. Buckman Street, Shepherdsville Ky) in charge of arrangements family choose cremation.