WILMINGTON — Richard Arnold Blake, 75, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Born Sept. 21, 1942, in Wilmington, he was a son of Isham B. Blake and Miriam Inez Borneman Blake. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Harris Blake in 2009.
He is survived by his son, Eric Dale Blake of Wilmington; brother, Donnie Blake (Carol) of Wilmington; sister, Judy Burris (J.R.) of Jacksonville, Fla.; and many treasured nieces and nephews.
Mr. Blake was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served on active duty in the war in Vietnam. He was employed by Babcock & Wilcox in Wilmington for over 10 years. He then worked for General Electric for over 25 years until he retired. In his leisure, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, prospecting for gold and metal detecting. He also enjoyed genealogy and was a voracious reader.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Andrews Market Street Chapel. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. prior to services at the funeral home.
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