Christopher Blake

Kernersville – Mr. Christopher David Blake, 56, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born on July 2, 1965 in Moore County to Jimmy Stallings Blake and Sharon Bullock Blake. Chris was employed with Cessna Citation for over 15 years where he was an airplane mechanic. He loved fishing, hunting, golfing, or anything outdoors. Chris’ favorite thing was watching his two children play baseball, volleyball, and softball. He was a loving son, husband, father, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed.

In addition to his father, Jim Blake, Chris was preceded in death by his stepmother, Pat Blake. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Dena Blake; his two children, Nolan and Riley Blake; his mother, Sharon Blake; brother, Anthony Blake (wife, Kathy); two sisters, Sharon Garner (husband, Scott) and Shannon Kimball; eight nieces and nephews, Kerri Morgan-Kelly (husband, Nick), Ryenne and Gracen Blake, Caroline McGee (husband, Matt), Chris Kohut, and Caroline, Jenna, and Avery Garner; his mother-in-law, Bobbie Adkins; father-in-law, Wayne Morgan; sister-in-law, Dalana Goodman (husband, Chris); and brother-in-law, Darren Morgan.

A memorial service for Chris will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at First Christian Church in Kernersville with Dr. Pete Kunkle officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the Blake Family.