Randy Blake
August 10, 1954 - May 30, 2014
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Randy Joe Blake, 59, of Indianapolis passed away May 30, 2014. He was born August 10, 1954 in Indianapolis, IN to Benjamin Carl and Betty Jo (Acton) Blake. Randy worked at Computer Consults in Rochester, IN in the 1980's, Group One Communications from 1996 - 2005 and Andy Frain Security from 2006 - 2011. He proudly served his country in the Navy as a petty officer 3rd class in the mid 70's. While in the Navy, Randy wrote a newspaper column in the Sandpaper called Dear Heavy, his bases version of Dear Abby. One of Randy's proudest moments was being immortalized forever at the WW2 Museum in Auburn, IN by receiving a brick, thanking him for her service in the Navy. He was a member of the American Legion, Post #0777 and Republican Presidential Task Force #0777. He loved fishing, camping, all card games, traveling, coin collecting and bowling. During the late 1970's he was such a good bowler that he was a member of the IN Bowl 250 Club. He was an avid collector of lighthouses, sailboats, and palm trees, Egyptian artifacts and Lord of the Rings memorabilia. He loved playing the slot machine and would live at the casino if he could. Randy had a wonderful sense of humor and always had a joke to tell. He was a wonderful man who touched many lives. Randy will never be forgotten and will always be in our hearts. Life will never be the same without him. The Sailor's Prayer: The storm is done The waves have quieted The sailor comes home Anchors away my friend Randy was preceded in death by his sister, Kari Gage and brothers, Ronnie Lowe and George Lowe. He is survived by his loving companion of 20 years, Debby Jones; sister, Betty Blake; brothers, Chris Blake, Steve Blake, Danny Blake, Tim Blake and Allen Lowe; 23 nieces and nephews; 28 great nieces and nephews and 2 great great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 6 from 4 pm - 8 pm in Stevens Mortuary, 5520 West 10th Street, Indianapolis. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 7 at 12 pm also in the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions please be made to Debby Jones, 209 N. Tremont St., Indianapolis, IN 46222 to defray burial expenses.
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Jean Acton
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I will always remember the face of the little boy who finally got up on water skis. Your joy was contagious. Rest in peace, Randy. I love you, Aunt Jean
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sandra pruitt
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to my cousin Randy You will be very missed and you are so loved now you are with your mom in heaven.
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Billy Nicola
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Rest easy Sailor. I will always remember you and that infectious smile. Somehow the world just got a little sadder.
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Mark Schneider
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Randy was my room mate and good friend in the Navy as well as in Rochester N.Y. when he left he dropped out of site and I was shocked when I saw that he had passed. I give my heart felt condolences to his family and friends.
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Pete Rogers
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I was stationed with Heavy in El Centro, CA. He was a great guy with a tremendous sense of humor who could light any room he entered simply with his presence. I used to tease him that he was Dom DeLuise's twin brother. We lost touch after I was released in 1976. My life was the poorer for it. RIP Heavy. Somewhere in Heaven there is a marathon canasta game being played....and everyone is laughing.
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Angie Lowe
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Rest In Peace Uncle Randy.