Edwin Arnold Blake

Edwin Arnold Blake of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Merit Health River Region Hospital in Vicksburg, MS. Edwin was born on May 3,1937 in Ackerman, MS to Arnold G. and Ethel (Harris) Blake.  He was 86 years old. Edwin worked for Hollis Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning for over 60 years.

Funeral services will be held at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be held prior to service time starting at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery in Ackerman, MS.

Edwin is survived by his wife, Anita Kay (Weeks) Blake of Ackerman, MS; a daughter, Connie (Tim) Badgwell; two sons, Dan (Iris) Blake of Carthage, MS and John (Terri) Blake of Starkville, MS; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold G. and Ethel (Harris) Blake; 3 brothers; and 1 sister.

Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery.