ROBERT JOHN BLAKE, 44 LAKELAND - Mr. Robert John Blake, 44, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. He was born in Charleston, SC. Robert loved playing guitar and had a deep affection for music. He loved the outdoors and he never met a stranger. He called everyone friend. He is survived by his father, Bill Blake; step mother, Valerie Blake of Lakeland; mother, Debbie Stokes-Munn; step dad, Andy Munn of St. Ste-phens, SC; brother, Michael Blake; sister in law, Doerte Blake; nephew, Liam Blake of Lakeland; maternal grandmother, Helen Stokes of Charleston, SC; fiance', Sylvia McCreary of Hamelin, Germany; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, June 27, 2015, 11:00am at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Rd. Condolences may be given to the family at gentry-morrison.com.