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Robert Lee Blake

July 6, 1929 — January 22, 2025

Robert Lee "Bob" Blake, age 95, of Alliance, passed away on January 22, 2025.

He was born on July 6, 1929, in Deep Valley, PA to Rodney Blake and Jeanette (Nettie) (Riggs) Blake.

 Bob was an active member of Aldersgate Family Methodist Church and had served on several committees including Administrative Council, Head Usher and Men’s prayer group. He also had helped with Habitat for Humanity.

He worked at B&W, American Steel and retired from Alliance Machine in 1992. Bob had his own home improvement business (Blake Improvements) in which he built buildings, barns, additions and roofing. He built his own home and helped several with theirs and worked tirelessly to help his family and anyone that needed it.

Bob loved working in his garden which he could make about anything grow. He also enjoyed Steam engine trains and John Deere tractors. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Anne (Loyid) McHam, Larry (Linda) Blake, Michael (Jeanette) Blake, Lisa (Rod) Hazen, Darlene (Jerry) Baum; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, David (Joy) Earnest; and sisters-in-law, Caryolyn Drizake, Freda (John) West, and Linda Kinsey.

He was preceded in death by his spouse of 72 years, Mary Imogene "Jean" (Earnest) Blake; his parents; his siblings, Beryl Blake, Gyles Blake, Clem Blake, Doris Gill, Harold "Wayne" Blake, Ronald "Neal" Blake, Rodney "Don" Blake, James "Jim" Blake; and, grandson Brian Blake.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 1st,  at Aldersgate Family Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Douglas Beggs officiating and a visitation one hour prior at the church.

Donations can be given in his name to Aldersgate Family Methodist Church.

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Saturday, February 1, 2025

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

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Aldersgate Family Methodist Church

11394 Edison Street Northeast
Alliance, OH 44601

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Saturday, February 1, 2025

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Aldersgate Family Methodist Church

11394 Edison Street Northeast
Alliance, OH 44601

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