of Jonesboro, AR
February 2, 1948 - January 23, 2017
Johnny Dale Blake, 68, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017, at his home. He was born February 2, 1948, at Jonesboro, to Alfred Blake and Ovine Lenderman.
He had a Master's degree in Business Administration, and had been the Assistant Director of Computer Services at ASU. He was the owner of John Blake & Associates, and had been Deputy Executive Director of the Reno Housing Authority in Reno, Nevada.
He loved to travel, loved movies, and collected watches.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Alfred Wayne Blake, and sister, Virginia Rogers.
He is survived by his daughter, Tara (Kinley) Gatewood; two grandchildren, Kennedy Sellers and Noah Gatewood; and his best friend and caregiver, Joey Randazzo.
Visitation will be 9:30-10:00am, Wednesday, January 25, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington, Jonesboro, with funeral service beginning at 10:00am. Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery, Brookland.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Jonesboro
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7 Condolence(s)
Kevin Choat
Friday, February 3, 2017
Johnny and I hung out in the same neighborhood in Jonesboro since I was three years old. In college, he guided me into my future career in computer programming and taught me a number of other things along the way. It's very sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Lonna Peterson
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. John will be missed.
Dante and Donna Cacace
Sunday, January 29, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss, we have known John for many years are our computer consultant and better as a great family friend. He and David way back became two of our best loved and I mean loved friends. Our hearts are breaking . In recent years we would talk to John several times a year, just hearing his voice was such a treat. We will miss him so very much.
Maryann Cariello
Sunday, January 29, 2017
A force in my life. You helped me in so many way. We also had some fun together. Thank you for everything. I will miss you.
Melissa Nickols
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
We are sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in our loving heavenly father Jehovah God. He gives us hope for our future at John 5:28-29 and Revelation 21:3-4.
Chris & Mary Sellers
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
Tony and Pamela Herring