Bobby Beale Blake, 75, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Bob was born in Oklahoma City, OK on August 8, 1935 to Floyd & Clema (Howerton) Blake. He was a purchasing agent for Johnson Controls. He was a veteran of the US Air Force having served 4 ½ years. Bob was a longtime faithful member of the South Broadway Church of Christ in Poteau where he served as Deacon, song leader and Bible Class Teacher. He was a member of the Poteau Kiwanis Club & served as its treasurer for many years. Bob was a wonderful husband, father & grandfather, affectionately called “GrandBob”. He enjoyed fishing & spending time with friends & family. His love & compassion for nature & animals were passed along to his children & grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Richard “Dickie” Blake.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Margaret; daughters & son in law, Cindy & Bryan Loughmiller of Pampa, TX, Melinda Blake Leader of Poteau, OK. Four grandchildren, Adam Loughmiller, Michael Loughmiller, Lindsey Loughmiller & Emily Leader; one sister & brother in law, Dena & J.C. Williamson of Oklahoma City, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends & extended family.
Services will be 10:30 am, Saturday, May 28, 2011 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Bryan Loughmiller & Phil McGehee officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers will be Ken Bentley, Mike Kemp, Steve Watson, Jr. Sockey, Bill Barber & Julian Scott; honorary pallbearers will be the men of South Broadway Church of Christ.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Bob Blake
Bobby Beale Blake, 75, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Bob was born in Oklahoma City, OK on August 8, 1935 to Floyd & Clema (Howerton) Blake. He was a purchasing agent for Johnson Controls. He was a veteran of the US Air Force having served 4 ½ years. Bob was a longtime faithful member of the South Broadway Church of Christ in Poteau where he served as Deacon, song leader and Bible Class Teacher. He was a member of the Poteau Kiwanis Club & served as its treasurer for many years. Bob was a wonderful husband, father & grandfather, affectionately called “GrandBob”. He enjoyed fishing & spending time with friends & family. His love & compassion for nature & animals were passed along to his children & grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Richard “Dickie” Blake.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Margaret; daughters & son in law, Cindy & Bryan Loughmiller of Pampa, TX, Melinda Blake Leader of Poteau, OK. Four grandchildren, Adam Loughmiller, Michael Loughmiller, Lindsey Loughmiller & Emily Leader; one sister & brother in law, Dena & J.C. Williamson of Oklahoma City, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends & extended family.
Services will be 10:30 am, Saturday, May 28, 2011 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Bryan Loughmiller & Phil McGehee officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers will be Ken Bentley, Mike Kemp, Steve Watson, Jr. Sockey, Bill Barber & Julian Scott; honorary pallbearers will be the men of South Broadway Church of Christ.
What a nice obituary. We will miss him.
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