|
|
1948 - 2008
 Edward "Eddie" Ray Blake Jr., 60, of Ona, WV, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2008 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by Dr. Gary Patton. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. Eddie was born February 7, 1948 in Cabell County, a son of Maxine Bayless Blake of Huntington and the late Edward Ray Blake Sr. He was a retired Deputy Sheriff with the Cabell County Sheriffs Department with thirty-five years of service, serving as Chief Deputy from 1997 to 2001. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran serving during Vietnam. He was a member of the Deputy Sheriff's Association of Cabell County, the F.O.P #122, V.F.W. Post 1064, Huntington, Moose Lodge #2586, Barboursville, and was an original member of the C.U.F.F E.D. Task Force. Eddie was an avid Marshall fan and worked many games over the past twenty-seven years. Eddie is survived by his wife, Ann Talbert Blake of Ona; his son, Edward Ray Blake, III of Barboursville; two sisters, Kenidee Blake of Raleigh, NC, and Mary Lou Aldridge Shy of Hendersonville, TN. Also surviving Mr. Blake are his maternal uncle, Joe Bayless of Moline, IL and several cousins including Linda Kay Arivizu of Scottsdale, AZ, Greg Bayless of Austin, TX, Russell Bayless of Barboursville, Marsha Bayless Genderson of Moline, IL, Sherry Bayless Reynolds of Austin, TX, John Blake of Huntington, Robert Blake of Loriane, Ohio and Steve Blake of Cleveland, Ohio. Visitation will be from 5-9 pm Tuesday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to Hospice of Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. Eddie will sadly be missed by his family, friends and his four legged companions, Minnie and Sophie. The family would like to thank Cabell County Sheriff's Department, Cabell Huntington Hospital and Hospice of Huntington. A special thanks to Bob McQuaid, Shirley Scarberry, Jimbo Scheidler and Sandy Osborne. |
|
There are currently 17 condolences.
James "Chip" Taylor
dibrep@gmail.com
Wednesday September 17, 2008 at
4:04 PM
|
To Eddie's family....
Please accept my sincere condolences at Ed's passing. I knew Ed when I was a member of HPD many years ago and I remember him always joking and smiling. Ed loved to have fun.
|
| |
Melody
Wednesday September 17, 2008 at
3:36 PM
|
I got to know Eddie and Bob McQuaid from working at Keaton's they would always come and see me. Eddie did have a tough look but such a good heart. Eddie you'll be missed by many.
|
| |
Kenneth D. Gibson
Wednesday September 17, 2008 at
11:58 AM
|
Eddie you will be missed
|
| |
Larry and Mary Stephens and Family
mountaineeropry@msn.com
Tuesday September 16, 2008 at
6:50 PM
|
Our deepest sympathy is with your family at this time. Eddie was a friend, and will be missed. We are very sorry for your loss. God bless you all.
The Stephens Family
|
| |
Vicki McQuaid
Tuesday September 16, 2008 at
11:31 AM
|
Eddie will be truly missed by us all. Bob and I both looked up to him and respected him. He was a great friend you could always count on. I was lucky enough to call him my friend.
|
| |
Bob & Cathy Zhea
Tuesday September 16, 2008 at
9:54 AM
|
Eddie was special. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Our love, thought and prayers are with you.
|
| |
Bruce and Peggy Peters
Tuesday September 16, 2008 at
7:46 AM
|
Eddie was a very dedicated and respected police officer. He was a fun loving person and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
|
| |
Walt and Kristina Williams
Monday September 15, 2008 at
10:02 PM
|
Eddie, we are so sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Walt (OVFD 747) and Kristina Williams
|
| |
Robert McQuaid
Monday September 15, 2008 at
9:51 PM
|
To those that never got to know the real Eddie, all I can say is you missed the opportunity of a lifetime. On Sept.11,2001 Eddie and I reported for work like everyone else, on that day I saw first hand the compassion of Edward R. Blake. He truly loved his country and co-workers. So rest well my friend and when I ride later this week I'll have the passenger pegs down for you. Bob*
|
| |
Donna Wagner(Richmond) Connie Richmond
Monday September 15, 2008 at
9:14 PM
|
Eddie was a great person...we loved him dearly...we knew him and his xwife Kristi...God must have needed a Angel..cause he was one...God Bless the Family
|
| |
Eric Withrow and Withrow Famliy
Monday September 15, 2008 at
5:57 PM
|
Ed was a great officer and a great person to know and a good father he will be missed deeply by all that knew him , and my thoughts and prayers are with little eddy god bless.
|
| |
Courtney and Jill Walker
junebug688@hotmail.com
Monday September 15, 2008 at
4:55 PM
|
Eddie, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know what you are going through and you are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful man and a hero to many.
|
| |
Judy Smith Kauffer
Monday September 15, 2008 at
3:51 PM
|
To the family of Eddie Blake. Eddie was a friend of mine from elementary school and sometimes walked me home. I currently do not live in Huntington but because I have family there I saw Eddie's obit and wanted to express my condolences to his family. I remember him fondly. Judy Smith Kauffer.
|
| |
Jason Richter
jason.richter@usdoj.gov
Monday September 15, 2008 at
12:08 PM
|
Eddie will be missed by everyone...he was a great man. I worked with Eddie on the CUFFED task force and since I came down here from Detroit and did know where things were, he took me under his wings and I learned a lot from him. He was a great friend and peer. My wife Somer and I will never forget Eddie.
|
| |
Tom Smith
Monday September 15, 2008 at
11:00 AM
|
Eddie was gruff on the outside but soft on the inside. I was fortunate to have him by my side as we arrested many dangerous fugitives. Eddie was brave and always willing to put himself in harm's way in order to protect the public. I am truly going to miss him. He knew more trivia about music than anyone I've ever met! He had an indomitable spirit and we can all learn from that. I'm going to miss you my friend!! Tom Smith
|
| |
Mike Hines
Monday September 15, 2008 at
1:51 AM
|
I'll miss Eddie was on side lines with him a lot. Missed him yesterday after I found out he went to meet God. No better person in the world like him. Tell Jesus I Love him to Eddie. Mike
|
| |
Paul L. Jordan, Jr.
Sunday September 14, 2008 at
4:21 PM
|
To the family, I worked a lot of years with Eddie and he chased my kids all over Pea Ridge for snowballing him. I really think he knew all along who it was and enjoyed chasing them. God's peace and Blessing be with you all. Lt. Paul Jordan, Retired, Huntington Fire Department.
|
| |
|
