BENTON – Terry Eugene Blake, age 63, of Benton, passed away at 1:41 p.m. Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the SSM Good Samaritan Hospital of Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Per his wishes, he will be cremated with no public services.

The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the cremation arrangements.

Memorial contributions, in memory of Terry, may be made to the Franklin County Animal Shelter, and will be accepted at the Leffler Funeral Home, 401 East Main Street, Benton, Illinois 62812.

To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Terry, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.