Danny Carl Blake, 59, passed away January 9, 2013, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was born October 16, 1953 in Gastonia, son of Mildred Moses Pressley and the late Samuel Blake. A memorial service will be held 3 pm on Monday at New River Community Church, Clover, SC, officiated by Revs. Jesse Bowles and Bud Fox. The family will receive friends 1:30 - 3 pm on Monday, prior to the service at the church and other times at the home of Wayne & Sheri Weaver, 917 Torsion Lane, Clover, SC. Interment is private. In addition to his mother he is survived by: daughters, Amy Bryant and Suzanne Blake; sisters, Lori Conner, Sherry Weaver and her husband, Wayne, Theresa Auten; 5 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to New River Community Church, 133 Carroll Cove, Clover, SC 29710. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Fuenral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com