Kenneth Richard Blake

Kenneth Richard Blake obituary

Kenneth Richard Blake

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Kenneth Blake Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Souder Family Funeral Home on Aug. 16, 2025.

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Kenneth Richard Blake, passed away Wednesday August 13, 2025. Funeral services will be 12:00 PM Saturday August 23, 2025 at Souder Family Funeral Home with a visitation from 11-12 prior to the service.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his grandsons, Dustin Blake and Christopher Green, Jr; mom, Anna Blake and dad Charles Blake; sister, Diane Dean.

Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Blake; daughters, Anna Messer, Daphne Blake, Sharon Thurston, and Kendra Eikenbary; grandchildren, Charles Messer, Kenneth Messer, Michelle Messer, Lucas Willise, Kolby Reid, Faith Crainshaw, Joseph Blake, Breanna Franklin, Chase Franklin, Devin Thurston, Jayden Thurston, Shyanne Eikenbary, and Lelin Eikenbary; son-in-law's, John Eikenbary, Chase Thurston, and Steven Messer; great grandchildren, Demitri Thurston, Abel Cooley, Ava Messer, Violet Messer, and Micheal Green; Siblings, Jack Blake, and Charlene Deavers.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

23

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Souder Family Funeral Home

1333 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64155

Send Flowers

Aug

23

Service

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Souder Family Funeral Home

1333 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64155

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Souder Family Funeral Home

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.