Booker T. Blake
May 2, 1930 - November 4, 2012
Booker T. Blake 82, of Peoria passed away Sunday November 4, 2012 at 3:46 p.m. at his residence. He was born May 2, 1930 in Tchula, MS, to Ollie Blake Sr. and Lou Agnes Henpill. He married Martha Randle she survives. Booker was employed by Finch Construction for over 25 years before retiring, and a member of the Local Union 165. In addition to his wife Martha Blake of Peoria he leaves to cherish his precious memories: 4 sons: Booker T. Jr., Bobby D. and Rev. Demetrius (Kecia) Randle all of Peoria, and Terence V. Blake of New York, 6 daughters: Dorothy (Truman) Dixon of Peoria, Linda (Michael) Davis of Atlanta GA, Teresa and Sylvette Randle, Kimberlyne Blake, and Freida (Michael) Jones all of Peoria, 2 brothers: Levi Blake of Omaha Nebraska, and A.J. Blake of Chicago IL, 4 sisters: Mizella Bennett of Springfield IL, Amy Blake of Chicago IL, Viola Hinton of Omaha Nebraska, and Minnie (Willie) Williams of Chicago IL, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren nieces nephews cousins who love and adored him . He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sons: Roosevelt, Eddie, Iza, and Michael, 1 daughter: Viola, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Services will be held Saturday November 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. at New Cornerstone Baptist Church. Mark McConnell will officiate. He will be laid to rest in the Parkview Cemetery. The family has chosen T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel to handle the final arrangements of their love one. Online condolences can be made at www.twparkschapel.com
Booker T. Blake 82, of Peoria passed away Sunday November 4, 2012 at 3:46 p.m. at his residence. He was born May 2, 1930 in Tchula, MS, to Ollie Blake Sr. and Lou Agnes Henpill. He married Martha Randle she survives. Booker was employed by Finch... View Obituary & Service Information