Calvin Lee Blake

Calvin Lee Blake of Sheridan, Ark. was born March 11, 1932 to the late OB and Nola Blake. Calvin passed away Dec. 30, 2016. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Sheridan for 73 years and a retired Sales Manager from JL & Williams Lumber Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Basil Blake, Rayford Blake, Carthel Blake, and Edgar Blake. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Irene Blake; sister, Lois Blake Heffner of Hensley; daughter, Melinda Blake McLarnon (Michael) of Jackson Ga.; son, Randy Blake (Debbie) of Sheridan; grandchildren, Jenny Manning, Bryce Nall (Jennifer), Melissa Taylor (Michael), Abigail Brookes (Matthew), and Quentin Blake; great-grandchildren, Morgan Manning, Kinley Morrow, Lillian Nall, Trent Taylor, and Olivia Taylor; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Blake was a lifetime resident of Sheridan serving his community as Alderman on the City Council from 1965 to 1992, the Sheridan Parks and Recreation Committee from 1988 to 1996, the Sheridan Water Board from 1992 to present, and the Farm Bureau Board from 1978 to present. Mr. Blake was an avid Razorback fan who loved all Razorback sports. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Monday at 2 p.m. also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to First United Methodist Church of Sheridan, P.O Box 357, Sheridan, Ark. 72150 or the Grant County Museum, 521 Shackleford road, Sheridan, Ark. 72150. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.