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Matt Blake

McKinney, TX

1948 - July 27, 2025

1948 - Jul 27, 2025

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What was Matt's favorite color?

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Yellow, he loved sunshine Yellow, he loved sunshine Yellow, he loved sunshine

What were Matt's favorite foods?

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He loved spicey, food and embraced global cuisine. His favorite was food prepared by a person who loved doing... Read more He loved spicey, food and embraced global cuisine. His favorite was food prepared by a person who loved doing so. He loved spicey, food and embraced global cuisine. ... Read more

What were Matt's favorite drinks?

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Red wine, especially Shiraz, hot tea with a dash of milk, all kinds of juice Red wine, especially Shiraz, hot tea with a dash of milk, all kinds of juice Red wine, especially Shiraz, hot tea with a dash of... Read more

What were Matt's favorite books?

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As a voracious reader, it would be impossible to narrow the list to a few favorite books but his favorite... Read more As a voracious reader, it would be impossible to narrow the list to a few favorite books but his favorite authors were Martin ... Read more As a voracious reader, it would be impossible to narrow... Read more

What were Matt's favorite songs or musical artists?

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Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Beach Boys, Joni Mitchell Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Beach Boys, Joni Mitchell Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Beach Boys, Joni Mitchell

What were Matt's favorite movies?

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He definitely went through a Fellini phase He definitely went through a Fellini phase He definitely went through a Fellini phase

What were Matt's favorite ways to exercise?

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Tennis and long distance running. He even ran a half marathon after entering hospice. He was also raring ... Read more Tennis and long distance running. He even ran a half marathon after entering hospice. He was also raring to go Tennis and long distance running. He even ran a half... Read more

What causes did Matt care about most?

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Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity

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What were Matt's favorite movies?

What were Matt's favorite ways to exercise?

What causes did Matt care about most?

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