Rondal W. Blake

August 23, 1956 - May 13, 2018

Rondal W. “Ron” Blake, age 61 years, a resident of the Chenoweth Creek Community, Elkins, passed away Sunday, May 13th, 2018 at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, Clarksburg, WV. He was born August 23, 1956 at Richwood, WV, a son of Robert and Beulah Hamner Blake of Craigsville, WV. On August 27, 1982 at Elkins, he was married to Betty S. Moore who survives at Elkins. Also surviving are three daughters, Kimberly Swecker of Bowden, Audrey Elmore and husband Justin of Elkins and Lindsay Blake of Beverly. Two brothers, Jeff and Wes Blake of Craigsville, WV, one sister, Kathy Mullens of Craigsville, WV and five grandchildren, Jacob and Kendall Swecker, Lane and Hadley Elmore and Gatlin Moore also survive. Preceding him in death was one son, Rondal W. “RW” Blake-Moore and his father-in-law, Glen B. Moore. Rondal was a graduate of Richwood High School and a Veteran of the United States Army. He worked for Frank E. Wilson Lumber Company until his retirement. He was an avid bass fisherman, a member of the F. L.W., The Bass Federation and the WV Bass Federation. He was an avid football fan rooting for the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Washington Redskins. He was a fan and supporter of Elkins Middle School Football and Elkins High School Football for the past thirty five years. Friends may call from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday, May 17th, 2018 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, May 18th, from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Robert L. Lowther officiating. Interment will follow in the American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery near Elkins. Full military honors will be accorded at the gravesite by members of the West Virginia National Guard Honor Guard Program, Tygart Valley Post 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars and HW Daniels Post 29 American Legion. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the ALS Association, PO Box 2782, Beckley, WV 25802 in memory of Ron. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Rondal W. “Ron” Blake. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.