Robert N. Blake - 1925-2006
Robert N. Blake, 80, of Bellefonte, Ky., formerly of Emporia, Kan., died Friday, May 12, 2006, in King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.
Mr. Blake was born Dec. 9, 1925 in Shamrock, Texas, a son of the late John W. and Nina Eberhart Blake. He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge In Great Bend, Kan., and the American Legion in Emporia, Kan. He was a member of the Bellefonte Country Club, a salesman in the oil field industry with 30 years of service at TRW Mission Manufacturing Company and a WW II U.S. Navy veteran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty L. Gilliam Blake.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Sherrod Blake of Bellefonte; one son, Michael B. Blake and wife Lori of Emporia; one step-son, Mitchell Sherrod and wife Susan of Greenup; one daughter, Carol A. Jackson and husband Dennis of Robbins, Calif.; one step-daughter, Melissa Rackley of Houston; six grandchildren, Chloe and Adam Blake, James Blake, Regina, Hannah and Megan Jackson; and three step-grandchildren, Rodney Sherrod and Ashlyn and Justin Rackley.
A memorial service will be Thursday afternoon, May 18, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church in Emporia with the Rev. Claudia Blakley officiating. There will be no visitation.
Contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101 or to a favorite charity.
Online condolences are available at steenfuneralhomes.com
Local arrangements are under the direction of Steen Funeral Home- Central Avenue Chapel. Arrangements in Kansas are under the direction of Roberts, Blue, Barnett Funeral Home, 605 State Street, Emporia, KS 66801.
