Dale Bowman Blake

Dale Bowman Blake of Raeford died unexpectedly December 06, 2022 at age 68. He was born in Ozark, Alabama on March 20, 1954 to the late Horace T. and Evie Merle Blake.  
Upon graduation from Central Carolina Tech. College with an Associate degree in Applied Science, Electronics Engineering, he worked in electronics with several companies including Phillips Medical Systems before starting his career with the NC Department of Corrections. He retired as a Correctional Sergeant. 
He was a wonderful, Christ loving, hardworking, soft-hearted human. He enjoyed driving his red Tacoma, boating, anything to do with planes and flying. He once held a private pilot's license. One of his most favorite activities was working in his shed and around the yard so that he could then relax and nap in his recliner. He attended Living Faith Ministries and cherished Pastor Tex Deaton and the church family. 
He is survived by his wife Tammi, of 42 years and their three dogs, Pearl, Posey, and Max. Tammi loved him with all her heart and would often say that he was 'Almost a Saint' for putting up with her craziness, messy housekeeping, and constant habit of bringing home strays. Over the years, they had 16 dogs and 3 cats.
He and Tammi were everything to each other. In honor of Dale, please say your prayers and say “I love you” to all that need reminded. Life is short and every moment needs to be treasured.
In addition to Tammi, he is survived by two sisters, Sharon K. Branch (Randy) and Barbara Daniels (Charles) all of Raeford, and many nephews and nieces as well.
Visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2022 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Avenue, Raeford. A graveside service will follow the visitation at the Raeford Cemetery with Pastor Tex Deaton officiating.