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William Blake Obituary
Mr. Blake was born in Prince Edward County, VA., to the late James Edward and Mary Catlette Blake.
He is also predeceased by his sister, Helen Blake.
Mr. Blake is survived by his wife, Diane R. Blake; son, Christopher Keith Blake and wife, Michelle; daughters, Stephanie Blake Scott and husband, William and Denise Ritchie; brother, James T. Blake, of Dillwyn, VA; sisters, Mary B. Yeatts, of Rice, VA, Marian B. Lane, of Fuquay-Varina, and Peggy B. Moore, of Gladstone, VA; grandchildren, Hailey Alexis Blake and Dylan Ritchie.
Mr. Blake was employed by Jones Landscaping and loved his work.
The family received friends at Williford Funeral Home on Sunday, June 2 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
There will be a graveside service at Enon Baptist Church Cemetery, Dillwyn, VA on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Enon Baptist Church, 8814 Andersonville Rd., Dillwyn, VA., 23936 in the name of William Arthur Blake.
Services entrusted to Williford Funeral Home.
Condolences may sent to www.willifordfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Carl Pearce
June 2, 2008
I have known Mr. Arthur for quite
a few years. He was always nice
to me. Over the years he acquired
a lot of friends. He will be missed by
everyone who knew him. I will miss
seeing him at one of his favorite places( His own cubicle at his sister,s
house). Until next time. See you there.
Pam Rable
June 2, 2008
Having just learned of Arthur's death this morning, June 2nd, I am deeply, deeply saddened. Arthur and I worked together at JLM for 5 years and he was a joy to know and work with. I loved his sense of humor and he loved both Jones Landscaping and Jack Jones. He remained my friend even after I left JLM and I will miss him dearly. Rest peacefully my friend.
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