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Charles Blake Obituary

BLAKE, JR., Charles The relatives and friends of Charles B. "Charlie" Blake, Jr., husband of Valera Evelyn Mann Blake are invited to attend his funeral this morning at 11 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Burial will be held at 2:00 in Beaufort National Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation, VFW National Headquarters Foundation, Suite 514, 406 West 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 or Hospice of Charleston, Inc., 3870 Leeds Ave., Ste. 101, North Charleston, SC 29405. Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 South Main Street, Summerville, SC. 843-873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jan. 26, 2005.

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Peggy Glover

January 26, 2005

I enjoyed working and laughing with Charlie at Bellsouth. We retired at the same time. Although words somehow seem inadequate, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time.

Kent Petersime

January 26, 2005

Donna and Jennifer, both of you are in my prayers during this very sad time in your life. I am so sorry that I could not be at the visitation for you, but at this time I can barely get around the house. Please call me if you need a shoulder to lean on or anything else that I can help you two with.

Your friend

Kent & Mary Ellen

Tammi Coleman

January 25, 2005

Jennifer you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss. A GRANDFATHER is someone very special. If you or your mom need anything please let me know. Love ya lots...Ms. Tammi

Cheryl Poplin

January 25, 2005

May God be with your family at this time and may his grace sustain you in the days to come.

Linda Underwood

January 25, 2005

Laura and family,



You all are in our prayers and thoughts.



Jerry and Linda Underwood

(Bell South) (SCE&G)

Susan Reese

January 25, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Laura is one of my dearest friends and I know how much Mr. Blake meant to her and the rest of his family.

Lynne Sanders-Dillehay

January 25, 2005

Janet, you and your family are in our prayers.

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