James “Jim” Vincent Blake, 75, of Mesa, AZ passed away on September 26, 2014 in Tempe, AZ. Mr. Blake was born in Kansas City, KS. He was instrumental in starting the Brittany Bird Dog Club and won many awards with his dog Duke. He also started the AZ BBQ Club and won many awards with his son Mike. Mr. Blake also enjoyed racing motorcycles. Preceded in death by his parents Francis and Gwyneth Blake, daughter Teri, son Scott, and brother Bud. He is Survived by his wife Leota “Lee” Blake, daughters Kathleen and Janie, son Michael, sisters Genie and Marguerite, and granddaughter Stevie. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, October 3rd at Mountain View Funeral Home 7900 E. Main St. Mesa AZ 85207. Donation can be made in memory of James Blake to Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix AZ 85014.