Thomas A. Blake Jr.

Thomas A. Blake Jr. obituary, Rushville, IN

Thomas A. Blake Jr.

Thomas Blake Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Todd Funeral Centre & Crematory - Rushville on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Thomas Blake Jr. Obituary Thomas Arnold Blake Jr., 62, of Milroy, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2025 after a long battle with liver cancer. Tom was born in Elkton, Maryland on September 3, 1962 to Thomas A. Blake Sr. and Mary E. Blake. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary E. Blake, his son, Jason T. Blake, his son, Stephen M. Blake, his nephew, Joshua D. White, his aunt, Peggy ONeil, his uncle, Roy Booher and his uncle, Eddie Booher. He is survived by his father, Thomas A. Blake Sr., his wife, Kristie D. Blake, his two daughters, Amy S. Snyder and Ashley L. Followell, his son-in-law, Jacob Followell, his sister, Sherrie M. Creel, his aunt, Rebecca Murphy, his uncle, Richard Blake, his uncle, James Blake and his seven grandchildren, Faith Wesolwski, Jase Blake, Hannah Blake, Dylan Blake-Martin, Sarah Blake-Martin, Nathan Walsh, Cheyenne Snyder, and many nieces and nephews. Tom resided in Virginia most of his adult life before recently retiring in Milroy, Indiana. He was employed in the concrete construction field most of his life then more recently as a mechanic. Tom enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family. Toms friends and family will be planning a Celebration of Life to be held in Virginia at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Our Hospice 2015 N. Broadway St., Greensburg, IN 47240, www.OurHospice.org. Please light a virtual candle and share you condolence with the family at www.ToddFuneralHome.com To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Thomas A. Blake Jr., please visit our Tree Store.

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