Donald "Don" Owen Blake

Donald Owen Blake, age 85, a man devoted to God and his family, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 17, 2024.

He was born to Ivey Clad Blake and Decy Ragsdale Blake on November 20, 1938. He was a graduate of Troy High School. He was a partner with Pigford & Blake Construction. He taught Carpentry to prisoners through Montgomery Community College. He later worked in Maintenance with the Montgomery County School System. Don was a servant of God. He was a Lay Leader, Sunday School Teacher, and a member of the Methodist Men. He was a member and former President of Woodmen of the World. Don was a skilled carpenter, building houses for his children and many others. He always took pride in everything he built. 

Along with his parents, Don was preceded in death by sisters, Joyce Maness, Jean Staley, and Loretta Britt. He leaves behind his wife: Shirley Covington Blake; children: Clad Blake (Kim), Annette Yarboro (Richard), Dwayne Blake (Sharon) and Kenneth Blake (Lady). He was blessed with nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Love Joy Church, 1137 Substation Road, Troy, NC 27371 or to Samaritans Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or at https://www.samaritanspurse.org.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM at Love Joy Church, 1137 Substation Road, Troy, NC. A Funeral Service will begin at 4:00 PM with Pastor Casey Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

On-line condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.

Pugh Troy Funeral Home is serving the family of Don Blake.