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Ricky William Blake, age 40, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on September 3, 2025, at DePaul Health Center in St. Louis. He was born on August 28, 1985, in San Bernardino, California.
He is survived by his son, Kayden Blake, and his daughters, Ryleigh Blake and Isis Arnold. He is also survived by his parents, Scott and Lynn; his brothers, Ronald Mundy and Aaron Blake; and his sisters, Tracy Mundy, Alisha (Phillip) Degonia, Casey (Issac) Koeln, Katelynn Blake, and Angel Meek.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeremy Bruce, and his sister, Colleen Blake.
Ricky had a love for life and an even greater love for his family. As a young man, he enjoyed playing basketball and riding his bike. He had a passion for collecting coins and cherished every moment he spent with family and friends. Above all, Ricky adored his children and treasured every memory he made with them.
Services are being handled by Hutchings-Pendergrass Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill, MO. Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Monday, October 6, 2025 with a celebration of life service starting at 6:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made directly to the family or to the funeral home to assist with arrangements.