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Bishop Christopher Blake

04/10/1960 - 03/13/2026

Obituary For Bishop Christopher Blake

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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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.

Dr. Ethel Taylor

Prayers of comfort and peace for the family. I served with him in Iraq. Continued prayers going forth.

Melinda Richardson

I can't imagine the pain and heartbreak you've been going through. I pray our Savior bring you comfort during this dark time.

Michael and Sophia McCary

Sending our condolences to the family. God will keep you all in His care 🙏🏾.

Marilyn Watson

We are praying for the family and pray God strengthen you all daily.

Pastor Terry & Min. Vernita Watkins

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.

Laura Wilson-Leonard

SENDING OUR PRAYERS, CONDOLENCES & DEEPEST SYMPATHY 2 THE FAMILY!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏 LOVE, MOUNT GILLARD MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH FAMILY PASTOR LORENZA MOORE & FIRST LADY KATHERINE MOORE!!!💞😘

Lillian Roundtree

SENDING OUR PRAYERS, CONDOLENCES & DEEPEST SYMPATHY 2 THE FAMILY!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏 LOVE, ROUNDTREE & JONES FAMILY!!!💞😘

Lillian Roundtree

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"

Pastor Jeffery L Watson & 1st Lady Marilyn

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

Rev. Dorothy Thomas

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.

Gwenita Ponder

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.