Mark C Blake

Mark Christopher Blake, 58, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born July 10, 1963 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Joseph Paul and Bonita (Doty) Blake and was a graduate of South Putnam High School “Class of 1981”. Mark prided himself on his strong work ethic. He worked at Buzzi Unicem (Lonestar) for 30 years. His previous jobs included being the general manager for Ponderosa in Terre Haute and Jasper and for McDonalds in Cloverdale, Greencastle, and Terre Haute. Mark was a devoted husband for over 32 years to Sue Blake. Together, they raised four children and his six grandchildren were the light of his life. Over the past few years, Mark regularly attended Greencastle Christian Church. He was a member of Abundant Life Baptist Church and was instrumental in developing and directing the Wednesday night dinners. Mark enjoyed sports and was a big fan of the Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts, and Chicago Cubs. He played on the Putnam County softball league but you could also find him shooting hoops on local basketball courts. He was an active outdoorsman and loved spending time outside. He was happiest mushroom hunting in the woods and lounging on the white sand beaches of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ed Blake. Mark is survived by his wife, Sue Blake; children, Tabitha Blake and Michael (Jessica) Blake, Lindsey (Bret Sjerven) Briones and Whitney (Trevor) Biggs; brother, David (Tina) Blake; sisters, Carroll (Dan) Brierley and Beth (Steve) Ohlheiser; grandchildren, Keano, Kiarra, & Kaydon Bellmore and Jaylynn, Rylee, & Cooper Blake. A Celebration of Life will be held for Mark at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:00 PM until time of service on Wednesday Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hopkins-rector.com for the Blake family.