Tony Ray Blakey
November 11, 1953 ~ November 24, 2020
Tony R. Blakey was born November 11, 1953 to Waymond Sr. and Pauline (Tisdale) Blakey in Logan County, Kentucky. He departed this life on November 24, 2020 at T.J. Sampson Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. Three brothers precede him in death; Robert Earl, Waymond Jr., and David H. Blakey and three sisters, Lois Mae Byrd, Betty Jean Pike, and Judith Ann Blakey.
Tony professed his life to Christ at an early age with the Macedonia Baptist Church of Auburn, KY. He was a faithful attendee of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Edmonton, KY where he loved singing in the Inspirational Choir.
After the passing of his father-in-law, Lenwood “Pete” Jones. Tony took pride and pleasure in running the family farm. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
He was the husband to Cassandra Michelle Jones-Blakey of Edmonton, KY. They were married for 24 years. He leaves to mourn his children Shannon(Kimberly)Duncan, Terrence (Maleaha)-Deceased) Duncan,
Antionette Duncan (Deceased), Karrie Duncan-Stovall, Antonio Perez (Amanda)-Deceased) Duncan, Yoshida Duncan, and Joshua Duncan all of Russellville, KY. Along with 25 Grandchildren and 7 Great-Grandchildren. As well as Timothy Duncan and Cassandra Daniel.
He also leaves to mourn three brothers; Joe Richard Blakey, John William Blakey, and Barry(Sharon)Blakey; one sister, Martha Jane Blakey and his Mother-in-law, Hattie Jones, step-son, Brandon Rigsby, and two brothers-in-law, Kevin(Liz)Jones and Shawn(Michele)Jones, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Private services will be held for the family at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. There will be no public visitation nor repast.
Praying for the family!
I worked with Tony for 17 years at RRD-LSC. Just a great guy, well liked by everybody. His family has dealt with several unexpected losses in the last few years, and now Tony is gone. RIP Tony.
Michelle, sending heartfelt prayers to you and all loved ones Tony left behind. He will be missed by so many. May God continue to bless and comfort you during this time and in the days to come. Love to you.
Michelle so sorry to hear of the passing of Tony. Prayers and Love to you and your family
I am sadden to hear about Tony, May God bless you and comfort you and your family during this time.
Michelle I am so sorry I wish there was something I could say to make it better and ease your pain God bless you
So very sorry for your loss, we sure do miss him coming to the farm every day. Prayers for comfort
Sad day but GOD loves him more. Good man. GOD bless this family and may he forever keep you all. Love you all
Michelle, sending you and your family hugs and prayers.
Michelle, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. It was a pleasure working with Tony at RRD/ LSC. He had a wonderful personality and work ethic. He will be missed by many.
Praying for the family I cannot believe that Tony is no longer with us. He will truly be missed although I didn’t see him a lot but he was still like a brother. Michelle I am praying for you and your family. I know he is in a better place with no more suffering. Barry I am praying for the entire family. Know that we love you .
So sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. He always was friendly when I would see him at work.
Tony was such a great man to work with, he was quick to laugh and always had that smile on his face, a sheer joy to be around. It was a honor to know and work with Tony. My family sends all their love to his.
ITo all of the family. Im sending you much love and will to continue to pray for you all.
Sorry for your loss Terry. If you need anything at all you know where I am. Prayers for you and your family.
Praying for the family.
So sorry for your loss Michelle! May you be surrounded with love and great memories in the days ahead during this difficult time! Prayers for you and your family!
To Tony’s Family, I graduated with Tony in 1972. Tony James & Russell (deceased) were the three ? ? ?’s of our class. They were inseperatable! Loved them all! RIP Tony. Prayers for peace for Family.
Tony and I were in the same graduating class at AHS. I remember him as a really nice guy, always smiling. I know his family and friends will miss him so much. So sad to hear of his passing.
So sorry for your loss! Praying for the family. Love you all!
Our thoughts and Prayers are with the family. You have our deepest sympathy.
Soo sad !! Tony was one of us; an Auburn Tiger through and through !!Lots of great memories !
Michelle, Barry and Sharon Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family as you go through this difficult time. May God continue to wrap his loving arms around you God Bless you all