Obituary of Robert Earl Blake, Jr

Robert Earl Blake, Jr. was born in Pensacola, Florida on July 13, 1958 and passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his father, Robert Blake, Sr. (Carol); sister, Rebecca Townsend (Chris) and brother, Thomas VanDorp. Also survived by his children, Christopher Stephens (Nicki), Shaun Blake (Allison), Daniel Critelli, Brianne Collier (Angelo), Sara Collier, Adam Blake (Amber) and his many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Jean Blake and brothers, Richard and Bruce VanDorp. Robert was a US Army Veteran. He resided most his adult life in Pensacola, Florida and was affectionately known as "BBQ Bob". A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 19, 2019 with visitation form 3:00 - 4:00 pm and service at 4:00 pm at Family-Funeral & Cremation, 7253 Plantation Road, Pensacola, Florida 32504.