Robert Ellis Blake 

February 10, 1936 — July 5, 2025 
Kyoto American School, Japan 

Lieutenant Colonel Robert Ellis Blake, U.S. Army (Ret.) passed away on July 5, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 89. A distinguished military leader, Bob was a Distinguished Military Graduate of Texas A&M University who served two combat tours in Vietnam and earned highest honors as a Foreign Area Officer specializing in Latin America. He concluded his 28-year career as a senior intelligence officer on the Department of the Army staff and is remembered for his leadership, devotion to his family, and high esteem within the military community. 

As the son of a career Army infantry colonel, Bob grew up as a "military brat" at various duty stations, including Kyoto, Japan, Ft. Lewis, Ft. Leavenworth, and Ft. Sam Houston. He is fondly remembered by fellow Brats for his active participation in the San Antonio community and his enjoyment of the "Bartlett Barbecues," where he loved celebrating shared overseas experiences and reconnecting with lifelong friends.

A dedicated and long-standing member of the Overseas Brats community, Bob’s commitment to preserving the bond between fellow military alumni remains a proud part of our story.

Full obituary and memorial service details may be shared at: Robert Blake Obituary - San Antonio Express-News

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/san-antonio-tx/robert-blake-12443184