Joshua Thomas Blake, age 38 of Irvington, KY passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 in Harned, KY as the result of an automobile accident. He was born in Tacoma, Washington on July 5, 1983. He was an employee of LG & E, where he was an equipment operator. Josh enjoyed all sports, especially baseball and football and his favorite teams were the Seattle Mariners and Seattle Seahawks. Some of his favorite activities were hiking and camping and frequently made trips through the forests of Washington State into Canada. Mount Ranier was a spot to visit often.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Claudia and Emory Melvin Blake.
Josh is survived by his parents Evelyna and Mark Willoughby of Hardinsburg, KY
2 brothers: Mark Willoughby (Melissa Haynes) and Matthew Willoughby of Hardinsburg, KY
2 sisters: Christina Willoughby of Hardinsburg, KY and Heather (Joshua) Willoughby Cundiff of Irvington, KY
4 nieces and 1 nephew: Emma, Karly, Jaxon, Icelynn and Maria
Grandparents: Rose Moran, Bill and Francine Willoughby of Washington
Aunts and Uncles: Maria and Michael Darr of Owensboro, KY and their children Grace Stephens and Sean Darr; Tony Blake of Washington and his son Zachary Blake (Carlynne); Lonnie Stephens of Washington; Jill (Travis) Kelly, Patrick (Crystal) Willoughby and Karly (Geoff) Olson of Washington
Funeral services will be held at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 7 PM with cremation to follow. Visitation will begin at 3:30 PM on Monday. All times are central.
Expressions of sympathy are requested to the Josh Blake Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home to assist with expenses.
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