Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Blake, Robert "Bob" Bruce July 30, 2020
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Greenville Daily News-Fri. Sept. 11, 2020

ROBERT "BOB" BRUCE BLAKE
Robert "Bob" Blake of Dunlap, TN, took his last breath at the age of 65 on 
July 30, 2020.

While his final moments were at CHI Memorial hospital he was supported and 
surrounded by love. Bob came into this world like a fury on May 16, 1955. His 
living mother, Letitia Blake of Belding, Mich., said "he was a sweet loving 
child, always there for his sister Jackie and whoever needed him whether they 
wanted the help or not" He was greeted by his late father, John Blake, where 
we are sure the reunion is not lacking swearing, dirty jokes, and laughing.

Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing but never landed that big buck he was 
looking for. The other true love he had was for the Michigan State Spartans 
football team and made sure is Southern friends knew it. Although, Robert was 
a "Damn Yankee" transplanted in Dunlap, TN to pursue his career at 
Rockten/WestRock paper mill. He loved it down here and his friends, 
Especially Jerry who was truly a special person in his life.

In 1975 he married the love of his life, Kathy, and they just celebrated 
their 45th wedding anniversary this year. Together Bob and Kathy had three 
children, Robert "BJ" (Amy), Sara (Bruce), and Katheryn "Katie" (Jason). He 
was a wonderful, loving Papa to Brianna, Hunter, Jakob, Cody, Adanna, Adyson, 
Kennedy, Nolan, and bonus grandchildren, Skyar and Kaleb. Bob is leaving 
behind his loyal, furry companion, Chance, a dog that shared every meal with 
him, literally!

Bob passed so unexpectedly that it has taken the family time to adjust. While 
they are grieving him, they know the last thing he would have wanted was 
sadness. He was a loving man and a great friend. To honor his memory, they'd 
like to invite friends and family to join them in celebrating his life for 
lite desserts and refreshments. The event will be "open house" style from 1 
to 4 PM on Sept. 19, at 6351 Johnson road, Belding, Mich. 48809 and it will 
take place outside so please dress accordingly.

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