Vincent "Vince" Lloyd Blake, of Claxton, Georgia, formerly of Jacobsburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully the evening of Wednesday, August 11th.

Vince will always be remembered for this fun-loving spirit, funny stories, gardening, farming and for the love he had for his family. He was a proud husband, father, papaw/grandpa and great grandpa. Born in New Martinsville, WV in 1946, Vince grew up in Jacobsburg, Ohio. He graduated from Union Local High School and went on to work road construction before working in the coal mines. He later moved to Georgia where he worked for Colonial Oil and retired as purchasing agent.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Judi Blake, grandson Cody King, father, Orval Blake and mother, Elena Blake.

Vince is survived by his children Jessica Youngblood (Denver), Kris Goleash (Kim), Gary King and Kent King (Teresa) along with seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, four brothers and five sisters.

The graveside service and interment will be held on Sunday, August 15th at 2:00pm at Bulloch Memorial Gardens.

Donations to Evans County C.A.R.E.S. are preferred in lieu of flowers. (Evans County C.A.R.E.S. PO Box 667 Claxton, GA 30417), Friends may sign the online register book at http://www.joineranderson.com .

Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory in Statesboro is in charge of arrangements.

Local arrangements entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg.