William Leonard Blake Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 21, 2023 we had to say goodbye to William Leonard Blake of North Pekin, Illinois, born in Peoria, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Leonard Blake to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leonard Vincent and Opal Blake; his sister Nancy Potter; and his close friend Denny "Bam Bam" Loser. He is survived by: his siblings, Hettie Hutton, Laura Mae Dohm, James Dishman, Ronnie Dishman and Dallas Dishman; his wife Nancy J. Kirkpatrick; his children, Jami Couch (Stephen), Jason Blake (Karen), Dawn Veal (Jeremy), Derek Wise (Mandy) and British Wise-Blake (Austin Knapp); his grandchildren, Jesse Blake (Michelle Rogers), Jennifer Blake, Dominic Martin, Chevy Blake, Ali Blake, Gracie Blake, Kiya Veal, Stephen Simmons (Becca Hunt), Derrik Vance (Derrieka McNinch) and Damien Vance; his great grandchildren, Sophia Simmons, Leia Simmons, Logan Simmons, Saphiya Blake and Justin Knapp; and his sisters, Lydia Dishman (Gary), Lillie Franklin and Rosie Sullivan. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.