Henry Pop Blake Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Henry Pop Blake (Sarasota, Florida), who passed away at the age of 78, on March 24, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Henry Pop Blake to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lucille Blake and Will Blake; his sister Kressie Jones (Clarence); and his nephew Todd Jones. He is survived by: his wife Patricia; his sisters, Minnie Coleman, Willie Mae Blake Sheffield (Horras) and Dolores Williams (late Frank); his children, Elizabeth Williams (Zolia), Ericka Bryant (Tony III), Tiffany Williams (Al), Corita Cherry, Phazya Dawson, Katisha Edmound, Nicole Robinson, Vanesia Blake, Jeff Blake, Mike Blake, Carlos Blake (Valencia), Jacent Blake (Morgan), Mark Sheffield, Terrance Gilliam (Danika), Vantrell Blake, Louis Robison and Shoneji Robison; his nieces and nephews, Debbie Sullivan, Kassine Gerrell, Elexia Moss, Tony Coleman, Preston Coleman, Carlos Jones, Rickey Jones and Ron Jones; his in-laws, Leon Byrd (Retha) and Vanessa McCall (Albert); and his goddaughter Sophia Lee.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 at 10:00 AM. Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bethel Cme Church (1719 22nd St, Sarasota, FL 34234). A burial was held on Thursday, April 3rd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Sarasota National Cemetery (9810 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL 34241).
