Thomas Clinton Blake
1927 - 2020 (93 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
1. Thomas Clinton Blake was born on 19 Jul 1927 in Bushton, Coles County, Illinois; died on 29 Sep 2020; was buried in Woodside Cemetery, Middletown, Butler County, Ohio. Notes:
Thomas Clinton Blake, age 93, of Middletown passed peacefully Tuesday, September 29, 2020 with his family by his side.
He was a great man known for his athleticism, multiple businesses, leadership positions, including several boards and Middletown City Council, as well as his contributions to the community, and much more. However, his greatest accomplishment, which he was most proud of, is his family and the life he built with his beloved wife “Gwynie” and the memories made. “It’s not what you have at the end of life, it’s what you leave behind that matters.”
Tom is preceded in death by his beloved sweetheart, Gwyn, of 72 years and his two daughters, Terri Blake Halsey and Lisa Blake French.
He will be loved and remembered by his grandchildren; Lori Ronto Evans, Courtney French Killin, Rachel French Hunter and Kelly French, as well as his great grandchildren; Edie, Elliot, Ian and Oliver Evans, Harlow and Caroline Killin, Justin and Aubrey Hunter, Piper Harris (French-Hunter), Lilliana and Luna Reed (French) and his faithful cat companion Toby.
Friends are invited to celebrate and remember Tom at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown on Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. A celebration of life will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Windamere, 2 South Main St., Middletown following the services at the funeral home. All are invited to attend. Private inurnment will take place at Woodside Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Middletown, 4418 Lewis St., Suite B, Middletown, OH, 45044.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216199716/thomas-clinton-blakeFamily/Spouse: Gwyn Marie Adams. Gwyn was born in 1926 in Ohio; died on 18 Jan 2019 in Middleton, Butler County, Ohio; was buried in Woodside Cemetery, Middletown, Butler County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Terri Blake
was born on 21 Jan 1953 in Ohio; died on 31 May 2011 in Middleton, Butler County, Ohio; was buried in Woodside Cemetery, Middletown, Butler County, Ohio. - 3. Lisa Ann Blake was born on 29 Mar 1956 in Ohio; died on 2 Jan 2012 in Ohio; was buried in burial details unknown.
- 2. Terri Blake
Generation: 2
2. Terri Blake (1.Thomas1) was born on 21 Jan 1953 in Ohio; died on 31 May 2011 in Middleton, Butler County, Ohio; was buried in Woodside Cemetery, Middletown, Butler County, Ohio. Notes:
HALSEY, Terri Blake Of Middletown, age 57, prematurely left us Tuesday May 31st, 2011. She was a loved daughter, wife, mammy and my dearest mother. How do I honor her in words? They don't say enough. How do I honor her in life? I could never do enough. How do I honor her in death? I will do it all. I will live her life with mine. By the day, by the year. Each moment to the fullest. She was too good for us all. She gave more than she took. It is her turn now, to rest and receive. For you mom, I love you. Terri will be loved and remembered by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Gwyn Blake. Her husband, James (Tim) Halsey, his son, Chris and grandson Kemper Halsey. Her sister, Lisa French with daughters, Courtney, Rachel, Kelly French and grandchildren Justin, Aubrey Hunter. Lastly, Lori Ronto Evans, daughter of Terri and Roscoe Alan Ronto. Her husband, Brian Evans and their children Edie, Elliot, Ian and Oliver Evans. Terri will be dearly missed by her faithful canine walking companion, Bailey. Friends are invited to join the family Monday June 6th, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Forest Hills Country Club.
Published in The Middletown Journal from June 4 to June 5, 2011
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110068079/terri-halsey3. Lisa Ann Blake (1.Thomas1) was born on 29 Mar 1956 in Ohio; died on 2 Jan 2012 in Ohio; was buried in burial details unknown. Notes:
FRENCH, Lisa Blake of Middletown, age 55, prematurely left us Monday, January 2, 2012. She was more than a daughter, sister and friend. She was our love, our life, our Mom, Mommy and Mimi. Some of the greater things in life are unseen. That's why we close our eyes when we kiss, cry and dream. Though we close our eyes to cry today, we take comfort in the kisses you gave, and the dreams to come that will take the pain away. Lisa is preceded in death by her sister Terri Blake Halsey. She will be loved and remembered by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Gwyn Blake; her daughters, Courtney, Rachel and Kelly French and their father Jack L. French; her grandchildren, Justin and Aubrey Hunter; her brother in law, James Tim Halsey; her niece Lori Ronto Evans and her children Edie, Elliot, Ian and Oliver Evans. Friends and family are invited to join in remembrance at Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home Saturday, January 7th. Visitations begin at noon, with a memorial service starting at 1pm. A wake will follow at Forest Hills Country Club beginning at 4pm.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216199975/lisa-french