Billy Blake, 92, of Cross Lanes, formerly of St. Albans, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2012, from complications due to diabetes. He was born July 5, 1919, and raised in Helen, Raleigh County. Billy served his country during World War II, and worked at AEP, where he retired with 35 years of service. He loved fishing and gardening. Billy was a member of the former Faith Presbyterian Church of Cross Lanes, and recently Redeemer Presbyterian Church of Teays Valley (Hurricane). He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Marjorie; daughters, Stephanie and Becky (Parke); grandsons, Tony and Chris (Lauren) great-granddaughter, Paisley; and sister, Betty Jo Davis (Jack) of Florida. He also leaves behind his dog, Molly. Many special thanks to Doctor Michael Noto, Dr. Reginald McClung, Chris and Dale Kessinger, Janet and Henry Thompson, and special neighbor Stu Wiggleworth, for all their assistance. Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in Springhill Cemetery with the Rev. Jeb Biddle officiating. Procession will leave the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers it is requested donations can be made to: America Diabetes Association or Kanawha Valley Animal Shelter.Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
Billy Blake, 92, of Cross Lanes, formerly of St. Albans, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2012, from complications due to diabetes. He was born July 5, 1919, and raised in Helen, Raleigh County. Billy served his country during World War II, and worked at AEP, where he retired with 35 years of service. He loved fishing and gardening. Billy was a member of the former Faith Presbyterian Church of Cross Lanes, and recently Redeemer Presbyterian Church of Teays Valley (Hurricane). He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Marjorie; daughters, Stephanie and Becky (Parke); grandsons, Tony and Chris (Lauren) great-granddaughter, Paisley; and sister, Betty Jo Davis (Jack) of Florida. He also leaves behind his dog, Molly. Many special thanks to Doctor Michael Noto, Dr. Reginald McClung, Chris and Dale Kessinger, Janet and Henry Thompson, and special neighbor Stu Wiggleworth, for all their assistance. Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in Springhill Cemetery with the Rev. Jeb Biddle officiating. Procession will leave the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers it is requested donations can be made to: America Diabetes Association or Kanawha Valley Animal Shelter.Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
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