Background
Blake, Robert Wade was born on April 8, 1920 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of William Mark and Marion (Rowland) Blake.
Blake, Robert Wade was born on April 8, 1920 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of William Mark and Marion (Rowland) Blake.
Student, Oklahoma University. Student, Texas Technology University.
Oil, gas operator, Lubbock, Texas. Director Citizens National Bank, Muleshoe (Texas) State Bank, Harv Queen Mill & Elevator Company, Plainview, Caprock Investment Company, Lubbock, Arnett Benson life Insurance Company, Lubbock. First lieutenant,, navigator Army Air Corps, 1942-1945, China.
Co-chairman Fund-Raiser for President Gerald Ford, Lubbock, 1976, George Bush for President Campaign, Lubbock, 1979—1980, George Bush for President Committee, 1987—1988. Director Lubbock Federal Housing Authority, 1952. Member of The Flying Tigers, 14th Air Force Association (life), National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame (life).
Children: Sharon, Nan.