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James Blake Obituary

BLAKE, James The relatives and friends of Mr. James Allen "Boo" Blake and those of his beloved wife, Mrs. Mary Blake, his children: Deidra Brown, Benjamin Tillmon and James Tillmon (JoAnn), and those of his (9) grandchildren, his sisters and brothers: Julia Mae Blake, Bertha Murray, Mary Young (Harold), Richard Blake, Jr. (Ethel), Elijah Blake (Frances), Donnell Blake, and the late James Chisolm Blake (Mae), and those of his aunts, Rebecca Blacke, Elizabeth Blake, Suzie Blake, and Jamie Adams, one uncle, Issac Blake, his mother-in-law, Florence McCormick, his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Martha Lewis (Winston), Deborah Hoover (Chris), Frank Bryant, Jr., Henry Bryant, Matthew Bryant (Seal), Emmett McCormick (Mary), Joseph Bryant, Melvin McCormick (Trice), Abraham McCormick, and David White (Hattie), and those of his special nieces: Jacqueline Blake, Annette Jones (Mark), Sharon Jenkins (Ronald), and Carol Blake (Jeffrey) and a special nephew, Richard Blake, III (Selena), other nieces and nephews, cousins other relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Monday, October 8, 2007, 1:00 PM at Bethel Baptist Church, 6506 Highway 162, Hollywood, SC. Interment: Church Cemetery. The Rev. John H. Smith, Sr., officiating. Mr. Blake will repose at the church on Monday from 12 Noon until the hour of service. The family of Mr. Blake will receive friends this evening (Sunday) at Bethel Baptist Church from 7-8 PM. Final arrangements entrusted to the care of WALKER'S MORTUARY "CHAPEL OF PEACE", 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, SC, Phone: (843) 559-0341, Fax: (843) 559-3415. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 4 to Oct. 7, 2007.

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Kerrison Blake

October 26, 2007

I want to take the time out and Thank everyone that prayed for us(The Blake Family) during our time of bereavement. "UNCLE BOOSIE" is truely missed by the family but always in our hearts..WE MISS YOU!

Lydia Clark

October 8, 2007

Sorry for your lost.

Deborah and Richard Brown

October 7, 2007

Our hearts are sadden by the loss of 'Boo'. Remember that everything happens in Seasons. Boo' always comes around the house with Uncle Henry and Charles Heyward. The Heyward will miss him.
Family Be Bless.

Celia Heyward

October 7, 2007

To Mary Blake and Family,
Our prayers are with you and your family during the loss of our dear church Brother James 'Boo' Blake.
Family hold on to Gods unchanging hands.

Faith Empowerment Ministries

October 5, 2007

To The Blake Family:

"Boo", a man that loved family, will be greatly missed. Please know that I lift you in prayer.

Pastor Gertie S. Ford & Family

Carol White- Burgess

October 4, 2007

To the Blake Family,
Our prayers are with you in the lost of Mr "Bo" he will always be remembered in the Pineland Community.

Carol Kelly

October 4, 2007

He was a valiant fighter to the end with those who loved him close at hand. May memories bring you comfort and may you find peace knowing that God has taken him Home.

Rosa J. Mungin

October 4, 2007

Mary and Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these days of bereavement and sorrow. God is with you and carrying the pain you feel. Trust God and He will take care of you, for earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.

REV ROBERT & SIS RICHARDINE HEYWARD

October 4, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Always know that God will never leave or forsake you. We will keep the family in our prayers..

BOBBY & MICHELLE DUNMEYER FROM BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH

October 4, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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