THE HOME BUILDER
April 2023
Page Four
Services held for Blake Christie
Milestone Anniversaries
the Christie fam- ily and hope they can find peace and comfort dur- ing this incredibly difficult time." Blake had many passions; one was flying.
Services were held March 24 for Dallas BA member Blake Christie of Christie Homes, who was killed March 17 after the plane he was piloting crashed in Lubbock. He was 26. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that memorials be made to Blake Christie’s Flight Scholarship (c/o City Bank, 5219 City Bank Park- way, Lubbock, TX 79407) to assist in training future pilots. "Following Blake's sudden and tragic passing, I've heard from several industry professionals who were close to him and had the utmost respect for him and his family who build homes in several parts of the state," said Dal- las BA Executive Officer Phil Crone. "That's a testament to the im- pact he was making personally and professionally and his promising career that was sadly cut short. The Dallas BA is collectively praying for
He received his pilot’s license when he was 16. He flew “Old Blue” any - where and everywhere. Another passion was building houses. He built his first home in 2015 as a senior in high school. He started Christie Homes later in 2016 where he built in Lubbock and then moved his business to Lavon in 2021. Blake was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoying water skiing, snowboarding, fishing and hunting. Survivors include his wife, Brit- tany Christie, and their son, Briggs.
A.A. Porter Lighting Fixture Co. – 75 Years Cole Talley with A.A. Porter Lighting Fixture Company Inc. accepts a Membership Milestone plaque commemorating 75 years of con- tinuous membership in the Dallas BA. A.A. Porter is the Associa- tion’s third longest tenured member.
John Lively & Associates – 25 Years John Lively and Raven Hayes with John Lively & Associates proudly display their 25-year Membership Milestone Award.
D Magazine – 25 Years
Dallas BA Executive Officer Phil Crone presents a 25- year Membership Milestone plaque to Christine and Gil- lea Allison with D Magazine in recognition of continuous membership in the Associa-
10 Years Snavely Forest Products 5 Years J. Anthony Custom Homes J. Anthony Custom Homes - Michelle Prutch J. Anthony Custom Homes - Jennifer White First National Bank Mortgage McCraw Oil & Propane Troy Miller Custom Homes
40 Years Sumeer Homes, Inc. 35 Years Hillwood Communities 25 Years IronWood Connection 20 Years Bailey Family Builders
972-661-0688 3310 Wiley Post Road Carrollton, TX 75006 info@energyshopinc.com
www.energyshopinc.com “Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. ©2023 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved.
Milestones Presented by:
Made with FlippingBook - Online Brochure Maker