Robert "Tat" Blake

Robert S. “Tat” Blake, age 77, of Sebring passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006,at 10:40 AM at his residence. He was born Sept. 28, 1929 in Sebring to the late Clarence and Lavera (Strait) Blake. Robert was a foreman for Sebring Industrial Plating; he was also an employee of the former Walmans China & for the Royal China Co. He is survived by 5 daughters, Lucy Ann Blake of Alliance; Barbara Barringer of Sebring; Susan Reed of Sebring; Sandra Gandee of Alliance and Nancy Brooks of Sebring ,3 sons Robert Blake of Warren, Clarence Blake of Sebring and David Blake of Sebring, 26 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren, Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Nancy Jean Baddeley on Sept.24, 2004, and by all 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral Services will be held at Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home at 12:00 PM Friday, Dec. 1, 2006 with Pastor James White officiating, friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home, friends may send their condolences and register online at www.grfuneralhome.com.

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