Blake Edward Switow, age 19, of Knoxville passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. Blake was an old soul who loved history, politics, classic movies and music, historic homes and war memorials, and spending time with his family and friends. Preceded in death by Walter the Prosperous Kitty. Survivors include parents John and Kathy Switow; grandparents Jim and Linda Dunn, Ken and Mary Quire; aunts and uncles Holly Switow, Kevin Quire, Sam Dunn, Brenda Julian, and Mary June Ashley; cousins Ben, Isaiah, Jacob, Elijah, Gillian, and Spencer; loyal friends Hayden, Emma, and Kaitlin; and beloved dog Coco. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to ALD Connect/aldconnect.org/takeaction/donate-to-ald-connect/ or to East Tennessee Children's Hospital Development Department, P.O. Box 15010, Knoxville, TN 37901-5010 with "In Memory of Blake Switow" or www.etch.com (see giving tab). Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 8 from 3-6 at The Historic Westwood Mansion on Kingston Pike. In honor of Blake please wear one of his favorite colors, purple or UK blue.