Blake Ryan Dover

Blake Ryan Dover, 32, of Bentonville, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025.

Blake was born on April 1, 1993, in Gravette, Arkansas, to James Robert and Monica Wake Dover. He graduated from Bentonville High School in 2012 and worked for many years at United Industries in Bentonville. On July 4, 2022, Blake married the love of his life, Kali Reynolds Dover.

Blake enjoyed swimming, fishing, and hiking, and he especially loved spending time with his dog, Bella. Above all, Blake cherished being in the presence of God. He loved worshiping Jesus while hiking in nature, at home, and at church. Through the love and power of Jesus, Blake overcame many addictions and challenges throughout his life, and God worked miraculously in his life on many occasions.

One especially notable moment occurred during the tornado that passed through Bentonville in May 2024. A tree fell through his home, causing massive destruction, yet landed just feet away from Blake, an experience his family remembers as a powerful testament to God’s protection over his life.

Blake is survived by his devoted wife, Kali Dover; his parents, James Dover of Rogers, Arkansas, and Monica Dover of Gentry, Arkansas; two brothers, Dustin Dover and wife Tera of Republic, Missouri, and Cory Ricketts and wife Katy of Bentonville, Arkansas; and three sisters, Ashley Weston of Pryor, Oklahoma, Toni “Nikki” See and husband Nathan of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, and Satera Mounce and husband Jeremy of Bentonville, Arkansas. He is also lovingly remembered by many aunts, uncles, cousins, his church family, and a wide circle of friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Legacy Barn in Bentonville, Arkansas, with his cousin, Pastor Ronnie Swadley Jr., officiating.