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Walker Blakey Obituary
Chapel Hill
Walker Jameson Blakey, 71, of Chapel Hill, NC, died Saturday, September, 24, 2011, of natural causes.
We will gather to say goodbye to our beloved Walker on Saturday, October 1, 2011: Visitation at Walker's Funeral Home, 120 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.; Burial at Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, 1721 Legion Road, Chapel Hill, NC, at 4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Orange County, North Carolina Special Olympics in memory of Walker Blakey.
Mr. Blakey was born in Beattyville, KY, on July 3, 1940, to the late Frank Trimble and Anne Jameson Blakey. He received an undergraduate degree from Harvard College, a law degree from the Ohio State University, and then did post-doctoral work at Harvard University. As a law professor at the University of North Carolina, he obtained permanent tenure in 1977 and retired in 2010.
He is survived by his brother, Jay Beatty Blakey of Chapel Hill, NC, a sister-in-law, Choi Ling Blakey of Brooklyn, NY, four nieces, four nephews, four great-nephews, and a stepson, Michael Matthysee.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Blakey was preceded in death by two brothers, Theodore Becker and Frank Trimble Blakey, Jr.
To sign our online registry or to send condolences to the family, you may visit the Walker's Funeral Home website at www.walkersfuneralservice.com
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Memories and Condolences
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William Sabino
March 31, 2023
Rest in Peace, Professor.
October 15, 2011
I was a high school mate of Walker. We all knew he would make a difference in this world and he did.He was at OUR 50th renuion and everyone was glad to see him Lewis(louie)Smith
j. s.
October 14, 2011
As a friend to the Blakey family, I am sure they would like to convey their deepest gratitude for the outpouring of support over the loss of Walker J. Blakey--it has meant everything!
September 30, 2011
May the God of tender mercie's bring comfort at this difficult time(2 corinth.1:2.)
Peter K
September 29, 2011
I will miss Professor Blakey. His was very friendly, kind and a wonderful professor.
Anna M
September 29, 2011
Professor Blakey was such a kind-hearted person and a great professor. I was very pregnant when I took his evidence course and he went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable. I always appreciated his thoughfulness. He will certainly be missed.
A Smith
September 28, 2011
Prof. Blakey's gentle and patient demeanor was hard to miss. He was a great professor and a very thoughtful and considerate person. My condolences to his family.
September 28, 2011
I had Professor Blakey for negotiations in 2007. He was a great teacher and provided a calm presence in the flurry that is law school. He will be missed.
Nicole Capuano Ball
September 28, 2011
Professor Blakey was a wonderful professor and a kind man. My prayers go out to his family.
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