John D. Blake, 50, of Erie, PA., died Tuesday April 17, 2007 in Erie. He lived in Fort Wayne before moving to Erie four years ago. He will be remembered as a beloved companion, son, father, brother and grandfather. His is survived by his fianc, Carol French of Erie; mother, Beverly (Garvin) Trimm; children, Brandy (Michael) Budde, Jessica (Nicholas) Darrough, Danile Blake, Eric Blake and Jason (Jennifer) French; brothers, James (Delores) Blake and Robert (Marilyn) Blake; sisters, Ann (Joe) Bauer, Barbara Blake, and Jackie Wyatt; seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, James H. Blake. Calling Friday 4-7 p.m. at Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. Memorials to the family.