Charles Denver Blake Claud, 26, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. Blake was born on January 19, 1989 to Michael and Jackie (Bass) Claud in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Blake loved the Lord. He was a loving brother, and a character in every sense of the word. He loved to be the center of attention and to entertain his friends and family. Blake would light up a room and make everyone laugh with jokes & funny faces. He also loved music; playing, listening, and creating it. Blake was a natural musician. He will be missed by all those who love him. Blake is survived by his parents, Mike and Jackie Claud of Defiance, brothers, David (Courtney) Claud of Land-O-Lakes, Florida, Zachary Claud and Colin Claud, both of Defiance, daughter, Addison Claud, sons, Cameron and Kaiden Claud, grandfather, Gary Bass of Carpentersville, Illinois, grandmother, Linda Claud of St.Charles, Illinois, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and good friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Barbara Bass and Tip Claud. A private memorial service will be held in Blake's memory. Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.