George David Blake
1941-2018
George David Blake, born December 20, 1941 in Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away suddenly on June 17, 2018. George graduated from Ray High School in 1960, where he was a player on their only football team to win the state championship. He went on to earn his BA in Mathematics from The University of Texas at Austin. Upon graduation, he was hired as the 13th employee at EDS under Ross Perot. He went on to become Vice President of their Alpha Division. He went on to become president of Automated Systems and Consulting and Pan American Communication, eventually opening his own corporation, Blake Computer Corporation. George served on multiple Home Owner and Community associations as President, Secretary, Treasurer and Board member.
George is survived by his wife of 53 years, Connee Blake, granddaughter Kelsey Long, sisters Mary Hay and Anabel Seltzer, numerous nieces and nephews, and his beloved K-9 companion Macy. George's greatest role was a devoted Father to his daughter Candace Blake, who unfortunately passed on in 2014.
A graveside service for all friends and family will be held at Woodlawn Garden of Memories on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 10 am.
Johnny Lozano
Rest in Peace George.
Tommy Key
Sorry to hear about George. Longtime friend. George was a smart hard working guy who was always friendly to everyone. RIP.
Jeff Gaddis
Anyone ever see George when he wasn’t having a good belly laugh or at a minimum wearing a big ole wide smile? Don’t think I ever have, at least not in the last 25 or so years. YIP George Blake and keep em laughing and having a good time up there.
Ronnie Karchmer
George, you’ve been a good friend for many years. I’m glad that we got to know each other better over the last few years. You were one of the good guys and will be missed.
David C. Anderson
George and I first met in Sam Houston elementary, where George and Mary were in the same first grade class together. We certainly enjoyed our experiences playing football together and somehow managed to stay in touch during our early business careers. He always had a good day, seemed to enjoy life to the fullest, and his humor was contagious.
We will miss you George!
David Anderson
Mary Blake (Hay)
I LOVED YOU ALL MY LIFE--WE WERE THE BEST OF FRIENDS OUR WHOLE LIFES-I HELD YOUR HAND WHEN YOU INSTANTLY WENT--SUCH A SHOCK!!! BUT THE OLDER I GET---QUICK IS A GOOD THING!
GOD BLESS YOU GEORGE--YOU WERE A GOOD MAN=AND A WONDERFUL BROTHER!
MARY B.
Jack Sanders
George was a good friend in High School and I loved getting his emails thru the years. My condolences to family and especially to Mary. I think of all my friends from those innocent (well, maybe), halcyon Ray High, Corpus Christi days and miss them. What a wonderful era we have lived through.
Tom Sturdivant
Rrest in peace George--Prayers for his family!!