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Obituary
James D. “Jim” Blake,
88, of Milton passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014 in his home after a
long illness. He was born April 20, 1926 in Milton, WV, a son of the late
Hubert Sr. and Nora Anderson Blake. He was also preceded in death by his
siblings, Curtis Blake, Opal Blake, Arnett Blake, Blain Blake, Connie Blake,
Hubert Blake, Jr., Kermit Blake, Geneva Blake, Faye Shamblin and Marie Wise.
Mr. Blake served in the US Army during the Korean War in the 24th Infantry
Division, retired from Union Carbide as an Instrument Mechanic and was an
Evangelist for over 25 years on WEMM. He preached in WV, KY and OH and was
the visitation minister for over 20 years at Teays Valley Baptist Church. He
is survived by his loving wife, Mildred Clark Blake; two daughters, Denise
(Cliff) Webb and Tina (Freddie) Green; grandchildren, Jered Green, Jason
Webb, Ryan Webb and Martha Webb; special friend, Dakota Miller and
caregiver, Kay Mays. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, December 8,
2014 at Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church and the funeral service will
follow at 7 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to the TVBC Tract Ministry. Heck Funeral Home, Milton
is in charge of arrangements.
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