Billy Charles "Bill" Blake

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Billy "Bill" Charles Blake and Patsy "Pat" Olene Blake, both of Plano, Texas. Bill passed away on September 17, 2025, at the age of 88, and Pat followed on September 26, 2025, at the age of 85. Their journey together was woven with love, devotion, and family-and now, they rest side by side in eternal peace.

Bill was born on November 1, 1936, in Haskell, Texas, to Francis Crawford Blake and Eula Mae (Kurfees) Blake. He was raised in Haskell, where he developed a lifelong love for the land, especially the family farm that he and Pat continued to cherish throughout their lives. A proud graduate of Haskell High School, Bill pursued higher education at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. He later dedicated over 40 years of service as a Safety Inspector at the University of Texas at Dallas. In retirement, he enjoyed working on home projects and making regular visits to the Haskell farm.

Pat was born on August 18, 1940, in Lakeview, Texas, to Olen Neighbors and Una Vay (Bradley) Neighbors. She grew up in Lakeview and was a proud 1958 graduate of Lakeview High School, where she played on the girls' basketball team. Pat continued her education at West Texas State University, in Canyon, Texas. She worked in logistics for over four decades at Central Freight Lines, where she was known for her diligence and dedication. In her free time, she found joy in gardening and traveling with her lifelong friends.

Bill and Pat's paths crossed in Dallas, Texas, where they fell in love and were united in marriage on January 31, 1970. Their 55 years together were marked by deep devotion, shared values, and cherished family moments. They were long-time, faithful members of Custer Road United Methodist Church in Plano, where they nurtured their faith and friendships.

Together, they raised two children and found their greatest joy in family life especially as grandparents. Bill will be remembered as a loving husband, proud father, doting grandfather, and loyal friend. Pat will be remembered as a devoted wife and mother, cherished sister, nurturing grandmother, and steadfast friend.

They are survived by their children: son, Brent Blake and wife, Deanne of Frisco, Texas; daughter, Julie Blake Rogers and husband, James, also of Frisco; and three beloved grandchildren, Allen Blake, Blake Rogers, and Ryan Rogers. Pat is also survived by her brother, Jim Neighbors and wife, Linda of Temple, Texas; as well as several nieces, nephews, and a host of their extended family and dear friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Eula Mae Blake; and his brother, Joe Blake whom he cared for lovingly in his final years.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Olen and Una Vay Neighbors, and by husband, Bill, and her siblings, Eddie Neighbors Glynda Morgan, Don Neighbors and Betty Thompson.

Bill and Pat's enduring love, strength of character, and unwavering commitment to family leave a legacy that will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved them. Their absence will be felt deeply, but their memories will forever be cherished.

The family will receive friends and family during a visitation on Friday evening, October 10, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013 .

A funeral service for Bill & Pat will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Custer Road United Methodist Church, 6601 Custer Road, Plano, Texas 75023. Following the service, a procession will make its way to Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas, for a committal service.