Mr. Kenneth Blakley, age 81 of Gallant left this life to join his beloved wife Sarah in Heaven on March 20th 2019. Memorial service will be held at First Baptist church of Gallant on Saturday April 6th, 2019 at 3 P.M. The family will receive friends for visitation at the church Saturday, from 2 to 3 P.M.
As a young man, Mr. Blakley served in the United States Army where he was assigned to a position within the Military Police. Most notably, during an assignment in Germany he served in the detail assigned to guard Elvis Presley during his performance tour for the troops overseas. After ending his enlistment, Kenneth worked at Republic Steel for many years, where he was known by all of his coworkers as “Tall Boy”. A man of many interests and talents, he was a true farmer of the Earth and his garden was his pride and joy; he was also a carpenter, and could easily be considered a “Jack of all trades”. Kenneth was known for his mischievous sense of humor and his shenanigans. He, as well as our sweet mother, were our rock in every situation.
Mr. Blakley leaves behind;
Son, Tony Blakley (Tom Valente).
Daughter, Rebekah Lankford (Jeffrey Lankford).
Son, Robert Blakley (Gina Blakley).
He is also survived by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were his world; Breanna Burton (Dewayne), Dalton Blakley, Macon Walker, and Mollie Blakley. Great- grandchild, Bryleigh Burton. And a host of extended family and friends.
Those preceding Mr. Blakley in passing include his loving wife of sixty years, Sarah Blakley; his mother, Eula Blakley; his father, Lee Blakley; Brothers, Eldon Blakley and Ray Blakley; sister, Glenda Williams.
Oh what a reunion this will be!
Morgan Funeral Chapel & Crematory announcing.
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