Donald Earl Blake Sr. Obituary

We announce the death of Donald Earl Blake Sr. (Gastonia, North Carolina), who passed away on September 8, 2026, at the age of 91. Donald will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Earl Blake Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Albert Blake and Ruth Josephine Wilson. He is survived by: his children, Donald E. Blake Jr. and Elizabeth A. White; his grandchildren, Sean McBride, Dylan Garver, Ian Blake, Sara Cochrane, Noah Blake, Elijah Blake and Bryce Blake; and his great grandchildren, Abishai Garver, Emma Cochrane, Iyla Blake and Bently Kalish.

A committal service was held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM at the Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park (2205 Williamsburg Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054).