Roger C. Blake

We regret your loss, which is surely Heaven's gain. That Roger belonged to our Lord was evident to anyone who knew him. He was like Christ in all that he did. I'm certain that Christ greeted him with the words "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." It was my pleasure to know him.
Dr. Alan Barnes

I am really sorry to hear about the death, Of Mr. Blake, he was a wonderful Teacher and a Great Teacher,Mr Black help me threw my troublesome time while I was in his class room not only did he incouraged me to keep going, but he was always concerned about me and my family, When I learned about the homegoing of Mr. Blake my heart ache, He was more then a teacher to me but he was a really closed friend, and I will for ever treasure the time I had in his class room, I will deeply miss his smile...

Always a smile. Always a kind word. His patient teachings are behind many a student success story here at TJC. I had the blessed opportunity to serve as a sign language intepreter in his classroom many times...The peaceful spirit of his messages... processing to my hands...always communicated confidence in his students' ability to learn. I miss him & I always will. May your memories of this beautiful man, along with the excelling peace that only God gives, comfort you through this difficult...

I had the pleasure of having many great conversations with Roger when I was the maintenance secretary at Wes-Tex. He was such a kind man. My prayers to the family.

I was a student of Mr. Blake at TJC. He was so sweet and a very good teacher. I will miss him so much....Loma, I met you once at Wal-mart. He was very blessed to have you for his wife....May God bless you and your family... Patsy Hall-TJC Lindale Staff and Student

I ask the LORD to comfort you and your family as only HE can during the difficult time of loss. It is not for Roger that we grieve because we know he is made whole and rejoicing. It is for the loss to his family, friends and all those of us who loved him and thought so much of him! He was so kind! Truly an ambassador for the One he represented! He will be missed.
DeVonne Cagle, TJC

Roger is the reason I graduated Howard Payne in 2001. I could not pass the Algebra course at HPU, so I took a summer course at TSTC and Roger took the time to demonstrate the formulas, then used them in practical applications. Since that time, I've earned my BA and Masters thanks to the caring instruction from a man I considered my friend. Roger was a true EDUCATOR in every sense of the word and is an Icon in education.
God Bless you Roger and welcome home.
Mike Isbell - KBUB-KPSM...