Bishop Christopher Blake, a resident of Davenport, AL, departed this life on Friday, March 13, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00AM from Mount Zion AME Zion Church, Rev. Claude Shuford, Pastor, Bishop Roosevelt Crawford, officiating, and Apostle David Lee Pettway, Eulogist.
Bishop Blake will lie in repose on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 1-8PM, and at the church on Saturdayone hour prior to services.
Bishop Blake will be laid to rest of Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:00AM in The Alabama National Cemetery.
The Celebration of Life service for Bishop Christopher Blake will be available via livestream for those unable to attend in person. Your presence, whether in person or in spirit, is deeply appreciated by the family during this time of remembrance. To access the livestream please click https://youtube.com/live/Pl9vaZIuC18?feature=share
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Rosezenia johnson sent The Loving Light Dishgarden for Bishop Christopher Blake - March 16, 2026
A pillar that will be missed. Bishop Blake was such a delight and inspiration every time I was in his present. He always had that warm smile, firm handshake, kind words to say. He always showed a spirit of Godly love. He will be missed. My prayers goes out to the Blake family. May you find peace in the arms of Jesus Christ.
Prayers of comfort and peace for the family. I served with him in Iraq. Continued prayers going forth.
I can't imagine the pain and heartbreak you've been going through. I pray our Savior bring you comfort during this dark time.
Sending our condolences to the family. God will keep you all in His care 🙏🏾.
We are praying for the family and pray God strengthen you all daily.
Praying that God will comfort, strengthen and hold your family close during this time of grief. Will miss out random catch conversations. So very sorry to hear of Bishop Blake's passing.
SENDING OUR PRAYERS, CONDOLENCES & DEEPEST SYMPATHY 2 THE FAMILY!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏 LOVE, MOUNT GILLARD MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY PASTOR LORENZA MOORE & FIRST LADY KATHERINE MOORE!!!💞😘
SENDING OUR PRAYERS, CONDOLENCES & DEEPEST SYMPATHY 2 THE FAMILY!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏 LOVE, ROUNDTREE & JONES FAMILY!!!💞😘
To the family of my childhood friend: I am so glad that Bishop Blake and I were able to keep in touch in recent years. Family lean on this promise "Weeping may endure for a night; but joy comes in the morning"
To The Family of Bishop Christopher Blake, I offer my sincere condolences. May Gods strength, peace and comfort uphold each of you during this time of bereavement. continued prayers 🙏🏽 Rev. Dorothy Thomas Psalm 57:2
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Keeping the family in prayer during this difficult time. Bishop Blake will be missed by so many but we trust God. As one fellow soldier to another one , Well Done ! Take your rest.
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