Christopher A. Blake, 29, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, in Michigan City, IN.
He was born Nov. 25, 1982, in Murray, KY, to Jimmy Blake of Mayfield, KY, and Melody Mading of LaPorte.
Christopher was chairman of the board and past president of the LaPorte Jaycees. He graduated from Purdue North Central as an honor student and was a member of the Sigma Beta Delta Society. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Christopher played and coached softball. He was the owner and operator of Shaky Shuttle of LaPorte.
He is survived by his daughter, Bailey Marie Blake of Shreveport, LA; sister, Natalie Govert of LaPorte; three brothers, Joe Blake of LaPorte, Todd Blake of Arkansas and Timothy Blake of Murray, KY; grandmother, Joanna Mading of DeLand, FL; one niece, Alyssa Govert; one nephew, Benjamin Govert; and his cat, Bulli.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Juanita and Wilbur Blake and grandfather Gene “Da” Mading.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte, on Monday, Jan. 30, from 2 to 5 p.m. A Life Celebration will be held Monday at 5 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Johnson officiating. Cremation will take place.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Christopher A. Blake.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.
Charles Bloyer — January 26, 2012 @ 10:47 pm
Rest in Peace
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NANCY HANNON — January 27, 2012 @ 7:06 am
CHRIS WILL BE DEARLY MISSED. HE WAS SO HELPFUL AND OUR ANGEL WITH
HELPING US TRANSPORT OUR FRIEND PENNY WHO WAS IN A WHEELCHAIR AND GAVE US THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE HER
PLACES. HE WENT OVERBOARD WITH HIS
CONCERN AND HELP. GOD BLESS YOU
CHRIS AND PEACE.
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MSgt Martin Hall — January 27, 2012 @ 12:05 pm
Chris was an Awesome Airmen, a wonderful asset to the Air Force. It was my honor being his Instructor and Mentor. He will be truly missed by all that knew him. Rest in peace my friend.
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Donna Davis — January 27, 2012 @ 12:47 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to your family.
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Kyle Heinz — January 27, 2012 @ 9:52 pm
Blake was a great friend; somebody that would go out of his way to help. You’ll be missed, but your memories will live on.
RIP buddy.
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Kate McIntosh — January 30, 2012 @ 8:58 am
Chris was one of those people you were privileged to know and he will be missed by so many. I’m not sure I ever saw him without a smile and he was a kind and gentle person who was so involved in the community. Chris, rest in peace, you will be missed.
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Emma — February 6, 2012 @ 7:31 pm
Chris was a role model to all the YMCA campers who called him “Shaky” but he was also a role model to me. Chris was my lifeguard instructor in 2008 and later helped me land two summer jobs at the LaPorte YMCA. I am so grateful for the opportunities and experiences that wouldn’t have been possible without his help. You will be so missed.
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