Charles was born in Cumberland County, NC on December 10, 1935 the son of the late, Edgar Cade Blake and Mary Gertrude Downing Blake also was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Katherine Blake and a son, Christopher "Chris" Blake.
Mr. Blake was very active in Southport/ Oak Island Community. He was owner and operator of Port Realty for many years. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard.
Surviving are a son, Charles E. Blake, Jr and wife, Sherry Howell-Blake of South Carolina; three brothers, Thomas (Tom) Blake and wife Betty of Supply, NC, Bill Blake of Wilmington, NC and Ben Blake and wife Beverly of Southport, NC; several nieces and nephews and friends.
A time of gathering will be from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Saturday April 30, 2022 in Peacock Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service Southport, NC.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com for the Blake family.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be sent to SECU Hospice House of Bolivia , 955 Mercy Lane Bolivia, NC.
Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service.
