Blake Emory Wartenbe

July 9, 2018

Blake Emory Wartenbe, 32, of Pensacola, passed away on Friday, July 6.

Visitation with friends and family will be held on Saturday, July 14 from 10:00am-12:00pm with services to follow at Gonzalez United Methodist Church with Pastor Michael Ramsey officiating. The family ask that all in attendance wear purple to the services in support of epilepsy. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Faith Chapel Funeral Homes.

Blake was born in Pensacola on May 14, 1986. He graduated from Tate High School in 2004. He worked as an account manager for Rent A Center for ten years, where he was dedicated to his work and coworkers. He enjoyed bowling, golf, playing the guitar, going to the gun range with his dad and friends, and shooting guns on his brother Russell’s property, working on his car and most of all spending time with family.

Blake is survived by his parents Lynne Wartenbe (mother), Joey and Amanda Wartenbe, sister Morgan Taylor Wartenbe; brothers Russell William Welch, Lewis James Welch III, and Jacob Edward Wartenbe; nieces Haley Morgan Welch, Madelyn Paige Welch, and Molly Payton Welch; and many dear extended family members.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Epilepsy Foundation. The family of Blake wishes to thank all friends and family who have provided their outpouring of support during this time.
Blake was a very special man who was loved dearly and will be missed by all who were influenced by his life.

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3 Responses to “Blake Emory Wartenbe”

  1. alison ray on July 23rd, 2018 11:47 am

    Joey and family. I’m so sorry know that you all are in our thoughts and prayer’s. Alison Ray

  2. ❤ on July 13th, 2018 11:30 pm

    Loving man! Didn’t have any enemies, everyone he met instantly became friends with him. If you needed help,and he was capable, he would do anything within his means to help someone out. By far, the sweetest man.

  3. Anonymous on July 12th, 2018 11:10 am

    Such an amazing man and friend.He was always so loyal and loving and there for all of his friends at all times.He will be missed grately!!!! Another great person taken way to young.