Born in Ft. McPherson, GA, Barry grew up in a military family and joined the Air Force upon his graduation from high school in Puerto Rica where his father was stationed. Barry met his beloved wife, Alexia, while he was stationed at Gunter Air Force Base in Montgomery, AL. In 1978, Barry moved his family to the Huntsville/Madison area, where he served in a civil service capacity at Redstone Arsenal.
Barry loved studying God's Word and earned a degree from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. He was an active member of Hope Baptist Church in Huntsville serving faithfully as a bible teacher and friend.
Mr. Blake is preceded in death by his wife, Alexia Owens Blake and son, Stacy Neil Blake; and his parents, O. D. and Mary Blake. He is survived by two sisters, Trudi Blake and Toni Dickson; his sister in law, Pamela O. Gross (Bob), and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Missions Fund at Hope Baptist Church, 190 Daniel Drive, Huntsville, AL 35511.
A family and friends gathering for Barry will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2022 from 10:30 AM to 10:45 AM at Leak Memory Chapel, 945 Lincoln Rd, Montgomery, Alabama 36109. A processional will form for those attending the celebration of life graveside service at 11:00 AM at Greenwood Serenity Memorial Gardens, 909 Lincoln Rd, Montgomery, Alabama 36109 officiated by Rev. Gary Matroni.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Leak-MC.com for the Blake family.
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Hope Baptist Church190 Daniel Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35811
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