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1937
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2016
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Julius Blake Obituary
Belton, SC
Julius Augustus Blake, Jr., husband of Paula Rice Blake, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016.
Born December 17, 1937, he was the son of the late Julius Augustus and Kathryn Clinkscales Blake. He was a graduate of Presbyterian College and served in the U.S. Navy. Jukie was the founder and co-owner of Blake-Holliday Insurance Agency and was also Vice President of Rice Mills for many years. He was a devoted family man affectionately known as "Bop Bop". He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Belton and a faithful member of the Marshall Bible Class. He served on many committees in the church as well as being Chairman of the Deacon Board. He was actively involved in his community by volunteering for Meals on Wheels, serving on the Board of Visitors for Anderson University, and was a member of the BB&T Advisory Board.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 49 years, Paula Rice Blake; son, Jay Blake and wife Sadie Ellen; two daughters: Polly Gilreath and husband Michael, Elizabeth Union and husband Sean; ten grandchildren; and two sisters, Kitty Pearce and husband Bob; Julia Blake and husband, Steve Gelatt. The family is at the residence.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Marion.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Belton, conducted by Rev. T. Dale Lynch. The family will receive friends at the church following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 366, Belton, SC 29627, or Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 285, Anderson, SC 29622.
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Memories and Condolences
for Julius Blake
Tom Ervin
June 12, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Blake family
Jimmie Hancock
June 24, 2016
Just learned about your loss. Jukie would probably not remember me, but I attended Belton Elementary and Jr. High before moving to Anderson. I was born Nov 18, 1937. We were not close friends, but I've always remembered him through the years. May God bless you and hold you in his arms.
Elaine Ellison-McClellion
June 21, 2016
Paula, I am so sorry to hear of Jukie's death. My thoughts are with you and the family.
Betsy Smith Krahenbuhl
June 21, 2016
I am a friend since college of Julia, Jukie's sister, and I had the joy of visiting the Blake family in Belton. I remember Jukie well, as the very handsome teasing older brother - his warmth and friendliness and his twinkling eyes. What a wonderful family, continued by Jukie and Paula and their offspring. So sad for you all. Thinking of you and sending love.
Charlie Pepper
June 21, 2016
Paula, so sorry for you loss. I remember Jukie fondly when I was working for Henry Clinkscales. Best to you and yours. Charlie Pepper
Lisa Craig
June 20, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Blake Family! Love to all! Lisa Cox Craig
June 20, 2016
Paula and family. So sorry to hear the loss of Jukie. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Vivian and Laniel (West Columbia, SC)
Rose Shackelford
June 20, 2016
Paula, Polly, Elizabeth & Jay, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you Jukie will be missed but never forgotten Love in Christ Randy & Rose Shackelford
Zeb & Adela Pruitt
June 20, 2016
Paula, and Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Jukie, will be greatly missed by all that had the pleasure to know him.
Carol Nash Hare
June 19, 2016
Paula, Jay, Polly & Elizabeth: I was so very sorry to hear of your loss.
June 19, 2016
You are in my prayers today. Such a sweet family that I had an honor to know. I cherish the memories spent with all of you.
God bless, Charlene Bratcher
Charlie Hendrix
June 19, 2016
He was a good man!! Always a friend to us at the Belton Police Department. Always smiling and waving to us when we met in the roadway and if I was stopped somewhere he would stop and speak.
Charles Hendrix
Det. Sgt.
Belton PD
Sonny Boatwright
June 19, 2016
Paula, I wish Jukie and I could race them 58' Chevys one more time. What fun we had down Brown Ave. He always beat me by 2 feet. Lewis Haynie took 8MM pictures, so much fun. We will all miss him.
June 19, 2016
Junkie meant so much to the Belton community! He loved his family and friends and was a great role model for all fathers on this Father's Day.
Tom Ervin
Weston Malone
June 19, 2016
Paula, If there is anything Joyce and I can do ,do not hesitate about calling!!!
Laurie(Brooks) Helman
June 19, 2016
To the family, you're in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan Harvell
June 18, 2016
So saddened that Belton and the family has lost one of the finest men I have ever known. Sincerest thoughts and prayers for comfort. God bless you all as so many honor the memories of Jukie. He will be so missed.
Blayne Mitchell
June 18, 2016
Mrs. Polly Gilreath, saddened to ear of the passing of your father Mr. Blake.
Bobbie Smith
June 18, 2016
Saddened to hear of the passing of Jukie. My deepest sympathy to the family.
June 18, 2016
I'm so sorry to read about Jukie's death. I love the entire family and miss seeing y'all at FBC Belton. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Terri White
Ted Hawkins
June 18, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 18, 2016
Jukie, was a great classmate to me and to the rest of Belton High School Class of '56. Saddened to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to his wonderful wife and his family.
Derrell Wright-Class of '56.
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