Pastor Blake W Nesbit, 58, of Jasper passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in Jasper. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper with Bro. Wes Wright officiating.
Blake was born on May 8, 1965 in Houston, Texas to Winston and Elizabeth Nesbit. A resident of Toledo Bend for many years, he had lived in Jasper for the last 20 plus years. He was a graduate of the University of Houston, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in accounting. Blake loved the Lord and felt called to preach His word in 2005 at Friendship Church in Roganville. He had a talent with words, which led to his song writing. He also loved singing music, especially gospel or old commercials. He truly made a Joyful Noise to the Lord. In 2008, after visiting the local music store, he asked to see the building next door and immediately knew what his next calling would entail. He founded and began the Church of the Lighthouse, here in Jasper. He loved his church and felt like his church members were his family.
Blake loved sports, especially any Houston team, the University of Houston Cougars, Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, and the Houston Texans. He did however root for the University of Arkansas Hogs, as that was his Dad’s favorite team.
Blake had struggles for several years, but prevailed and was a successful member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 22 years. He was a true testament of one who can turn their life around and let his struggles and successes speak to others.
Blake leaves behind his wife, whom he married on February 13, 2003, Reggie Nesbit, of Jasper; mother Elizabeth Nesbit of Jasper; daughter Abbey Box of Ruston, Louisiana; sister-in-laws Penny Culpepper of Weston, Louisiana, Betty Hatten &husband Troyof Dodson, Louisiana, and Patsy Barton &husband Roger of Winnfield, Louisiana; brother-in-laws Wayne Barber &wife Carolyn of Winnfield, Louisiana and John Ray Barber &wife Sue of Winnfield, Louisiana, and Gene Sweat of Winnfield, Louisiana; aunts Mary Pawlak, Erline Roig &husband Sterling; nephew Robert John Lake; his fur babies Sheba, Roxy, and Bella; multiple cousins, nephews, and nieces; ex-wife Alex Duron &husband Andy; as well as his church family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Gideon’s International or to the Toledo Village Women’s Association. Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home &Crematory.
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