Obituary of Benjamin Franklin Blake

Benjamin Franklin “Benny”Blake 87 of Seffner passed away Dec.27 2020.Born in Knoxville,TN. Served in the Army as a medic in the Korean War. Attended Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN.  Retired from Tampa Electric Company after 32 years of service. He was a private pilot and flying was his passion. Family and friends were dear to him. He was preceded in death by his parents Nobah and Mabel Blake. He is survived by his loving wife Roberta Blake of 64 years. His children Russell Blake,Lisa Meintzer,Lori Tucker (Gary), his sweet sister Eloise Roberts, 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and was loved by several nieces and nephews family and friends and will be greatly missed! Graveside services will be Friday January 8 at 12:30pm at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.