Mr. Earnest Eugene "Buddy" Blake of Cabot, AR  formerly of Lewisville, AR passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2018 at his resident.  He was born February 16, 1935 in McKamie, AR to the late Alvin and Viola Flower Blake.

He is prededed in death by his parents and one son Larry Henry Blake.

Earnest Blake is survived by: three sons Elgene Blake of Lewisville, AR,  Billy Blake of North Little Rock, AR , Terry James Blake of Leslie, AR; three daughters Doris (Norris) Greer of Cabot, AR, Ilean Blake of Little Rock, AR, Gwen Blake of Leslie, AR, a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.  on Saturday, May 5, 2018  at Cedar Groves Baptist Church Lewisville, AR with Pastor MacAuther Turner officiating.  Burial will follow at Wise Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Stamps.  Visitation will be Friday,  from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

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