David Blake

December 14, 1923 - November 30, 2020

Mr . David Blake, Jr. was born on December 14, 1923, in St. Louis, MO from the Union of Mr. David Blake, Sr. and Willie Mae Blake ( Evans), Both parents preceded him in death. He attended and graduated from Sumner High School in 1942. He served in the military (Army) from March 27, 1943- Nov 21, 1945. After his time in the service he served the remainder of his life in the Federal Government and retired on Sept 30. 1989 having reached the position of Supervisory Personnel Clerk . His lifelong friend Floyd Williams, Sr preceded him in death. He was an avid baseball fan, a lover of calendars and knowledge in general and a well read man. He gave to a variety of charitable organizations. H e was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, pastor Winston Lloyd, where he was Treasurer for over 50 years and then St. Philip’s Lutheran Church, Pastor Richard Ashley. He passed quietly and peacefully on November 30, 2020. All who knew him loved him. He will be remembered and deeply missed.