In Memory Of
Blake L. Jimpson
1951
2021
Blake L. Jimpson
February 11, 1951 — March 16, 2021
Albany- Blake Leslie Jimpson, 70, of Albany, NY passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston MA.
Blake was born February 11, 1951 at Brady Hospital, Albany, NY.
He attended Rensselaer Public schools. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force. After leaving military service, Blake was employed at New York Telephone Company/Verizon. He worked at Verizon for 38 years until his retirement in 2003.
Blake was married to his high school love Patricia Ann Hughes-Jimpson for 32 years, but their love for one another spanned a total of 53 years… Blake and Patti were inseparable and raised a beautiful family. They frequently made their home available for special occasions and large family gatherings. Over the years there were several four-legged family members who were beloved by Blake and the family - Pepper, Alexander, Abby, Regis and Molly. Blake was known for his culinary skills especially grilling. He enjoyed gardening, babying his household plants and collecting African American figurines.
Blake is survived by his wife Patti (as Blake called her), two daughters Leslie Cancer (Issac) and Nate'lege Hassell (Oscar), three grandchildren Hadassah, Hannah and Jonah, two sisters Rev. Gloria Jimpson and Kelly Handy (Isaac), and beloved great nephew Silas Whisenant of Virginia Beach, VA, and 'Care Whisperer' and best oncology nurse EVER, niece Eryn Giordano. He was preceded in death by his son, Brandon and his parents, Donald and Mary Jimpson. Blake is also survived by a host of in laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 on Friday, March 26, 2021, 9-11am. Immediately following the visitation a private funeral service for family and invited guests will take place. The Burial Service will be open to all at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Gathering size, within our chapels will be based on the most current NYS occupancy requirements.
Masks are required, and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Blake was born February 11, 1951 at Brady Hospital, Albany, NY.
He attended Rensselaer Public schools. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force. After leaving military service, Blake was employed at New York Telephone Company/Verizon. He worked at Verizon for 38 years until his retirement in 2003.
Blake was married to his high school love Patricia Ann Hughes-Jimpson for 32 years, but their love for one another spanned a total of 53 years… Blake and Patti were inseparable and raised a beautiful family. They frequently made their home available for special occasions and large family gatherings. Over the years there were several four-legged family members who were beloved by Blake and the family - Pepper, Alexander, Abby, Regis and Molly. Blake was known for his culinary skills especially grilling. He enjoyed gardening, babying his household plants and collecting African American figurines.
Blake is survived by his wife Patti (as Blake called her), two daughters Leslie Cancer (Issac) and Nate'lege Hassell (Oscar), three grandchildren Hadassah, Hannah and Jonah, two sisters Rev. Gloria Jimpson and Kelly Handy (Isaac), and beloved great nephew Silas Whisenant of Virginia Beach, VA, and 'Care Whisperer' and best oncology nurse EVER, niece Eryn Giordano. He was preceded in death by his son, Brandon and his parents, Donald and Mary Jimpson. Blake is also survived by a host of in laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 on Friday, March 26, 2021, 9-11am. Immediately following the visitation a private funeral service for family and invited guests will take place. The Burial Service will be open to all at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Gathering size, within our chapels will be based on the most current NYS occupancy requirements.
Masks are required, and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Blake L. Jimpson, please visit our flower store.
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