Ralph “King” Blakeney, Jr. went to heaven on December 25, 2017. Ralph worked for the railroad most of his life until he was injured in 2000. He enjoyed hunting, spending time in the country working his land and hanging out with his brother Rocky. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Janice Blakeney; daughters, Paige Blakeney, Karen Beyke and Stacey Blakeney; grandchildren, Josh, Summer and Will Alllen, Gage Beyke and Cole Blakeney; his mother, Dorothy Gann Blakeney; brother, Rocky Blakeney; sister; Cynthia Sheppeard; and niece, Kim Sheppeard. He is also survived by his loving dog, J.R. Funeral services will be held on Friday December 29, 2017 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel with burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 12:30 pm until service time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ASPCA or any animal rescue in his honor. Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel directing.
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