Blake Rutledge Bailey
February 7, 1995 ~ September 14, 2018
Resided in:
Asheville, North Carolina
Blake Rutledge Bailey, 23, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018. He was born February 7, 1995 in Asheville.
Blake was the son of Tom Bailey (Pam) and Mary Kay Bailey (Kenneth). He was preceded in death by his beloved “Papa”, Jack Wilde and “Grandy”, Ruth Rutledge Bailey.
In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his daughter, Aurora Bailey; brother, Ryan Bailey; step-brother, Matthew Robinson; maternal “Grandma”, Barbara Wilde; aunts and uncles: Doug and Mary Alice Bailey, Derrick Bailey and Kari Schrader, Greg Wilde, Carolyn Wilde and Rich Mancinelli; great-aunt, Janet Hogan and several cousins, including Calvin Mancinelli, Jennifer Bailey and Harrison Bailey.
Blake had an artistic soul and a giving heart. He was a gifted potter, pianist and guitar player who loved music, poetry, kayaking, snowboarding and skateboarding. He enjoyed building and repairing things and was proud of the 1000+ origami cranes which he’s created throughout his life. Above all, Blake loved his family and was a proud father.
A Mass Of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church in Arden. A private interment will be held at Shepherd Memorial Park.
Flowers are appreciated and Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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My heart is broken for you.
Mary Kay, Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry. Thinking of you at this very difficult time.
Pat Fox
Mary Kay, we are so so sorry for your loss. May you find strength and comfort in your family and friends. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss, there are no words that can express this kind of sorrow. May God keep you all in the midst of your grief and I pray His countenances bring strength to your souls.
We are so sorry for your loss and hope that you and your family find the strength and courage to pull through this .
We love you
I am so sad, and will miss him very much. I’m glad I got to meet him. My sympathies and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Mary Kay…..I am so very sorry for your loss……you and your family are in my prayers………
No words can explain the tragic loss of this beautiful spirit. He lives still in the stars during the night that will carry his memory & shine bright for you all – today, tomorrow & forever. He will be watching over you, twinkling with love, sometimes exploding into a glorious moment, still with you & carrying you through. My heart hurts for all.
Mary Kay my heart breaks for you. Please know that I’m praying and sending much love to you and your family.
Lisa Patton
My sincere condolences to the Bailey family. Losing a love one too soon is very devastating. May your many fine memories of Blake and loving words comfort family and friends during this very difficult time and the days ahead (Isaiah 57:15)
Mary Kay,
Sending our condolences to you and your family during this time.
Thoughts and prayers,
Chris and Bonnie Brown
Mary Kay…so sorry for your loss…you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family at this difficult time. We can’t imagine the pain of losing your son, grandson, brother, cousin, father so young. Hope that memories of the fun times together and that knowing Blake is safe and with God brings some comfort. Love to all of you and we know that words seem so inadequate at this time. <3<3<3
Mary Kay, We are sorry to hear of your loss. May we express our deepest and sincere condolences and thoughts to you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Blake was a special soul and I have fond memories of him as a middle schooler. May you have peace that surpasses all understanding. God bless you.
Blake was a wonderful person, I’ve known him since he was 2 years old! My heart is broken for such a beautiful boy to be gone at such a young age! My thoughts are with his family during this very difficult time!
Mary Kay, our hearts and our prayers are with you and your family. You have our deepest sympathy. There is no loss greater than losing a child.
Tom, This is heartbreaking. My thoughts are with you and Derrick and Doug and all the Baileys. -Mikell
To Blake’s family,
I am so very sorry to read about your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that our heavenly Father truly loves you and cares about what you are going through. He will give you the strength needed to cope during this difficult time.
2 Corinthians 1:3,4