William Terrelle Blake, age 87, of Linden, NC and formerly of Robeson County, NC, passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 20, 2014. He was born in Robeson County, on December 26, 1926 to the late Benjamin Terrelle and Pearl Mae Prevatte Blake. He was a veteran of the United States Army and Air Force and then worked as a rural letter carrier for the United States Post Office. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Johanna Engel Blake. Mr. Blake is survived by a daughter, Lisa M. Stewart and husband, Bobby D. of Linden; a sister, Marie Sinclair of Laurinburg; three grandchildren, Bobby J. Stewart, Laura E. Stewart, and Morgan C. Stewart; and one great-grandchild, Mia Stewart. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 3:00 PM at Gardens of Faith Cemetery with Pastor Ronnie Stewart officiating. A time for visitation will be held on Sunday, prior to the service from 1:00-2:30 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 East 5th Street in Lumberton.