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2015

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Blake Knighten Obituary

Mr. Blake Johnathon Knighten, age 27, was born in Inverness on November 2, 1987 and passed away on October 14, 2015 at his home.
He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, stationed in Hawaii for four years. He was currently employed by Bright House
Communications.
He is the son of Robin (Rose) Knighten and Carolyn Whitton (Lee) Larko. He is also survived by his brother Logan F. Knighten (Erica) and niece Ella and siblings, Jessica, David and Victoria Larko. He is the paternal grandson of William R. and the late Sylbil Pate Knighten; great-grandson of Grace Rayburn and Lillian Knighten; maternal grandson of the late Richard (Skeeter) and Ginger (Eloise) Van Ness Whitton; great-grandson of the late Eloise and W.F. (Mike) Van Ness and the late Carl and Evelyn Bellamy Whitton. He was loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and co-workers.
A tribute to Blake's life will be held on Monday, October 19, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Calvary Chapel (next to Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home) with Rev. Robert Johnston of the Rafter Cross Cowboy Church of Williston, FL officiating. Burial will follow in Van Ness Cemetery. The family will receive friends in visitation from 12:00 Noon until the hour of
service. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory is assisting the family with
arrangements.

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Published by Citrus County Chronicle on Oct. 17, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
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Kyon Hollis

October 21, 2015

I send my sincerest condolences to the close family and friends of Blake. I've known him all throughout school. He was a very great guy. Sending my thoughts and prayers to his family.

John and Linda Holm

October 19, 2015

Our hearts are breaking for the whole family. Your boys were our boys and still are. We are so devastated for you and we send our prayers for you all.

Nikki Triano

October 19, 2015

I worked with Blake for over 2 1/2 yrs at Pizzahut. He was a hard worker and was always fun to work with. He always made everyone smile. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, prayers to you and your family on the loss of a great young man. Just always remember even though he isn't here with you in person, he will always be here with you in spirit. May he R.I.P.

Rhonda and Dennis Traynor

October 19, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. we send our prayers to you Robin (Rose) and your family.

Mark ROEPCKE

October 18, 2015

So sorry my friends for your loss,my prayers and condolences

Jeff Burke

October 18, 2015

Our prayers are with your family

Deanette Booth

October 18, 2015

Prayers for my cousin and his family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I love you and I know no words can help at a time like this. I just pray for peace and understanding in this terrible time. Love to you all

Theresa Gibson Arndt

October 18, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss,my god carry you thru this, my prayers to you and your family.

Harold & Kathy Peters

October 18, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers go out to your family in this difficult time.

Marc & Angela Holley

October 18, 2015

RIP Blake Knighten

Angela Holley

October 18, 2015

Loving memories of you as a sweet little boy playing with your 2nd or 3rd cousin...see you on those streets of gold one day handsome, ginger-young man. Too young to go...love Aunt Angela Holley~

October 18, 2015

Ginger, please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your grandson. Jennice Hair Wilson

fay bellamy

October 18, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss.I am in N/C now I cant make it down there .but I will keep all in my prayers

Beth Porter-Anderson

October 18, 2015

Dear Carolyn and family,

Please know that the Porter family is praying for you all and we love you!

Pamela Meyer

October 18, 2015

Dear Cousin Robin Knighten, my heart is so heavy for your loss right now. They say in time your heart will heal. Your heart will always feel like a big hole is in it. Time only makes tears less, it does not change the feelings. I am so sorry you had to say good bye to your son. But know for sure, your mother is in HEAVEN with her arms around him, waiting for your time to come to them. I love you cousin, please give my Uncle Bill (your Dad) a hug from me.

Jim and Rose Perry

October 18, 2015

Robin, our hearts are saddened to hear of your loss. We will pray for you and your family.and know God will heal your heart In his time.

Samantha Wright

October 18, 2015

We will miss you blake we had great times back in the day together and my condolences go to the knighton family makes me very sad to hear this has happened. We love you buddy rest in peace

Kandis Dunn

October 18, 2015

There is nothing words can say. However, I hope you can remember the good times and hold on to the love he left in your heart. He was here for a reason.

Jessica Ramsey

October 18, 2015

My sincerest condolences to the knighten family. May you rest in peace my friend. Fair winds and following seas shipmate

Terry & Brenda Kent

October 18, 2015

Your Family is in our Prayer's , may God be with you in your time of need and carry your Family thru this, So sorry for your Loss.... The Kent Family

mike cross

October 18, 2015

Know been long time but need talk 3049220675. Praying for you all

Steve Cason

October 18, 2015

Words cannot express my feelings for loss. My condolences.

Carla Allen

October 18, 2015

Our thoughts and Prayers to the family. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. God Bless.

Kenneth & Carol Dryden

October 18, 2015

Robin we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Doris Foley

October 18, 2015

So sorry to hear this sad news. RIP Blake

October 18, 2015

Prayer's up for the Knighten family! God bless you all in this most heartbreaking of times. I know you all of strong faith and also that you will get through with the word.
Susan Cooper Cloutier

LeeAnn Padgett

October 18, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sending hugs and strength to help get you through..Love you all...

Tara Roberts

October 18, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to the family. May your faith in God help you through this deficult time. Sending prayers, love and hugs to all and God Bless!

October 18, 2015

So sorry for your loss, love you, Mary VanNess

Elayne Young

October 18, 2015

Ginger and family so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs from Bruce and Elayne (Ohio)

Sybil Stokes

October 18, 2015

So Very Sorry for your Loss! Prayers for All your Family! Sybil Stokes & Family....

Donna Salak

October 17, 2015

Mr. Robin and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you will someday find comfort in your memories of Blake. Thank you Blake for your service to our country. I am sure you are in heaven with your Grandma and are smiling down on all the people who love you.

Kayla Ogden

October 17, 2015

Blake was such a wonderful friend. I pray for his family during this difficult time. May you rest in peace sweet friend. Until next time.

Alton/Jo Ann Scott

October 17, 2015

Blake, you will always live in our hearts and memories. You were a wonderful son to your parents, now you will be their guardian angel.Take care of them as I know you will always.

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Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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3075 S. Florida Ave., Inverness, FL 34450

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19

Memorial service

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Calvary Chapel

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19

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