Vernon Rodney Blake, 63, passed away on April 25, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. He was born on October 18, 1960 and is the beloved son of Vernon L. and Eliveria "Troetsch" Blake. Vernon is survived by his parents Vernon and Eliveria Troetsch Blake; brothers Jimi (Connie) Blake, Joe (Libby) Blake; sisters Margaret (Harry) Fitzgerald, Marisol (James) Pfaff, Danna (Edward) Brewer; numerous nieces and nephews, and a friend to many. Vernon enjoyed watching tv, listening to music, fishing, camping and and anything to do with outdoors. He was known to be very artistic and especially when drawing cartoon characters. Vernon enjoyed going around the neighborhood cleaning gutters or any housework the neighbors would need. He was always lending a helping hand and always had a big imagination. Most of all he was loved by so many and all the knew him. Vernon is preceded in death by his brother Richard (late Venatta Watts) Blake Visitation will be Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home in Maplewood, MO. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at St. James The Greater Catholic Church in Dogtown, MO. with Fr. Thomas Pastorius officiating. Family would like to give a Special Thank You to the Pallbearer's that are serving; Chris Blake, Kyle Blake, Eddie Brewer, Mike Pfaff, Jim Pfaff, and Barrett Bruns