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Frank William Blake

Birth	:	26 Oct 1918 Milton, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA
Death	:	7 Sep 2006 Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Homeland Cemetery, Bristol, Grafton County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.5882900, -71.7462300
Description	:	The Rev. Frank W. Blake of Gargatha, VA, husband of Maxine Lawhorn Blake, retired United Methodist Minister, passed away September 7, 2006. Born October 26, 1918, in Milton West Virginia. Preceded in death by his parents Warren Wood and Alice Gwinn Blake, sister Virginia Blake Glover, his grandson Brian Andrew Blake, and great-grandson Jackson Russell. Rev. Blake was a graduate of West Va. Wesleyan College with graduate studies at Duke University, Boston University and Emory University. In 1950 he accepted the Accomac Charge after serving Methodist churches in Phenix and Burkeville, Virginia. Prior to joining the Virginia Methodist Conference, he... Read More	The Rev. Frank W. Blake of Gargatha, VA, husband of Maxine Lawhorn Blake, retired United Methodist Minister, passed away September 7, 2006. Born October 26, 1918, in Milton West Virginia. Preceded in death by his parents Warren Wood and Alice Gwinn Blake, sister Virginia Blake Glover, his grandson Brian Andrew Blake, and great-grandson Jackson Russell. Rev. Blake was a graduate of West Va. Wesleyan College with graduate studies at Duke University, Boston University and Emory University. In 1950 he accepted the Accomac Charge after serving Methodist churches in Phenix and Burkeville, Virginia. Prior to joining the Virginia Methodist Conference, he served churches in West Va. and Connecticut. While in Phenix, he was also a school principal. He was Pastor Emeritus of Cokesbury United Methodist Church where he served for 13 years. Health issues forced him to leave active ministry in 1954. Drawing on his other talents, he became a home builder, businessman, and real estate developer. His over 30 years on the ANEC board of directors offered him the opportunity to minister to individuals across the United States. He also served on the National CFC Board in Washington, DC for 6 years. Survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, his son, Frank W. Blake, II and his wife Judi of Parksley, his daughter, Betsye Russell and her husband John of Richmond, grandchildren, Bill Blake, Warren Blake and his wife Tracy, Anne Blake Holmes and husband Monty, Hunter and Heather Blake, Kenneth Russell and his wife Carla, Kevin Russell and his wife Ashley, and 6 great grandchildren. A funeral will be held September 10 at 2pm at Drummondtown United Methodist Church, with burial at Edgehill Cemetery in Accomac. The Family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Home in Parksley on September 9th from 5:30 to 7pm. If desired, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association-Eastern Shore Branch, 36282 Lankford Highway, Belle Haven, VA 23306, Drummondtown United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 267, Accomac, VA 23301 or Historic Cokesbury, P.O. Box 2, Onancock, VA 23417. Arrangements by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home. Obituary, Williams Funeral Home.

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Where is Frank William Blake's memorial?
Frank William Blake's memorial is located at: Homeland Cemetery, Bristol, Grafton County, USA.
When did Frank William Blake death?
Frank William Blake death on 7 Sep 2006 in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Frank William Blake's memorial?
Latitude: 43.5882900
Longitude: -71.7462300

Family Members:

Parent

Warren Wood Blake

(1878 - 1958)

Alice Garnett Gwinn Blake

(1889 - 1984)

Spouse

Beryl Maxine Lawhorn Blake

(1917 - 2011)

Children

SGT Frank William Blake II

(1942 - 2017)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 24 May 2009

Left by Anonymous on 17 Sep 2011

Rest in Peace Cousin in law Frank.

Left by Anonymous on 25 Apr 2013

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