BORN

1955

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Ellis Resthaven Funeral Home and Memorial Park

4616 North Big Spring Street

Midland, Texas

Billy Blake Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 5, 2013.

Billy Blake, 57, of Midland passed away on July 3, 2013. He was born on September 16, 1955 to Leslie Marvin Blake and Jackie Nakina Robertson in Chickasha, OK. Billy worked as a driller and a tool pusher.

He is preceded in death by his father, step-mother, Peggy Blake and one sister, Laurie Ann Pagett.

Those left behind to honor and cherish his memory is his mother, Nakina Carson of Seminole; his daughter Chrysanda Blake and husband Chris of Midland; his sisters, Kayla Blake and Robert Richards of Midland and Reva K. Langley of Seminole, Texas; his brother, Michael Blake of Granite Shoals, Texas; a granddaughter, Serenity Sisson. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, July 7, 2013 between the hours of 4:00pm and 6:00pm at Ellis Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 8, 2013 at 3:00pm in the Chapel at Ellis Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.

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July 10, 2013

kayla (Blake) Richards

I Love you Billy. will miss you soo much.Your sister Kayla and brother-n-Law Robert.

July 10, 2013

Billy could kick you in the head like a mule or buy you a drink, at the same time. R.I.P. Bradley Joe Smith

July 10, 2013

Kevin Butler

My family and I are very sad to hear of Billy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! He was a good man who never met a stranger!

July 9, 2013

Sam Harper

Great Moments and Great Memories, You will not be forgotten ever! See ya on the Flip-Flop. Much Love <3

July 9, 2013

Tom Dunlap

Billy and I worked together as mud haulers in the oilfield when I was 16 years old. I remember his infectious smile and laughter as if he was just here. Still remember his old pickup truck running on propane which we also used to air up the tires.

You bring a smile to my face as I remember your life through mine. See you when I see you.

Tom Dunlap

July 9, 2013

Laura Blake

rip billy

July 8, 2013

Lisa Blake

Lisa and Lonnie Blake prayer for all the family..

July 8, 2013

deana snodgrass

RIP Billy you were a great friend to me always there if I needed anything. you will be missed we had a lot of great times!!!!soar with the angels!!!!

July 8, 2013

Betty Joseph

God has added another beautiful flower to his bouquet.R I P My friend. I will miss you

July 8, 2013

New You all when you were little we had our ups and downs but we were homies so much tragedy in this Family Lord take care of the rest of them God Go with David Self and Family

July 8, 2013

Kathy Blake Greer

Great Memories......Missed Never Forgotten..

Posted by Kathy Blake Greer

July 8, 2013

Kathy Blake Greer

I will miss you Billy..Even though we divorced, we were always close..I remember last time we were together. I spend the night with you in the hospital and we laid in bed, holding hands and I had you laughing about all the things we used to do..I will miss you but, I will see you again..Love Kathy

July 8, 2013

Pam Lammons Williams

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Billy is with his daddy now and they are already talking the oilfield. Rest in peace Billy.

July 6, 2013

gordon lambert

billy enjoyed you and your father and mike on many late night tom brown drilling rigs as we tried to find oil for adobe resources....great working family.....my deepest prayers for your family.

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