Cecil Blakeney

Cecil Blakeney

Cecil Blakeney Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 16 to Sep. 18, 2009.
Cecil BlakeneyCecil Blakeney, 69, a native of Smith County and a resident of Laurel, died Monday, September 14, 2009, at his residence.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 17, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Wayne County with Rev. Jerry Roberson, Rev. Dave Moran and Rev. Charles Burks officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church; a retired educator, having served as superintendent of education, principal, teacher and coach; served in various educational clubs and organizations; was a Mason; and served in the U.S. Air Force.He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann Blakeney, father, Kermit Blakeney, and mother, Treva Blakeney.Survivors include his son, Anthony Alan (Angela) Blakeney of the Pleasant Grove Community; daughter, Cecilia Ann (Troy) Frisbie of Vancleave; two brothers, Johnny (Frances "Ted") Blakeney of Seguin, Texas, and Randall (Becky) Blakeney of Pasadena, Texas; two sisters, Faye (Ed) Windham of Hattiesburg and Joan (Lowell) Hayes of Moselle; three grandchildren, Mason Alan Blakeney, Ashley Elizabeth Blakeney and Austin Eugene Frisbie. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the parlor of Freeman Funeral Home in Waynesboro.To sign or view the family guestbook, visit www.leadercall.com.Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.

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January 10, 2010

Scott Steele posted to the memorial.

September 29, 2009

Shirley Sellers posted to the memorial.

September 21, 2009

Jeannie (Smith) Rustin posted to the memorial.

Scott Steele

January 10, 2010

As I was sorting though various papers, I came across an envelope given to me around 12 years ago with Cecil's handwritten address on it. After completing a search, I located this Guestbook. I am sorry to hear of Cecil's passing. He served an important part of my life during some troubling times and purely by chance, while I was living in Mobile, Alabama. Although we knew each other for only a couple of years, I was always remember him fondly.

Shirley Sellers

September 29, 2009

Alan, Cecelia, and family,
As many have already said, your dad was such a true leader. I always admired him as we were growing up. When I took the class to get my administrative license two summers ago, I came to love him even more. He was a true leader and made such an impact on teachers, students, and parents alike. I will always remember him as such an awesome man.

Jeannie (Smith) Rustin

September 21, 2009

My dearest condolences.....

September 18, 2009

Sorry for your loss and we shall keep you in our thoughts and prayers..

Bradley and Whitney Clark

September 18, 2009

Alan

We were sorry to hear about your Dad... you are in our thoughts and prayers....

Eric, Danielle, Ryne and Jasper Herrington

Keith and Karen Blackledge

September 18, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss.

Merlon, Ella and Merlynn Hines

September 17, 2009

Cecilia and Troy - We are continuing to pray for your family during this time of healing. God is still in control. He can heal and provide all the strength you need during this difficult time. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. We love you.

Kameye Hankins

September 17, 2009

Alan and Cecelia and Families:

I am so very sorry. Words are hard to come by in times like these. Your Dad had such an impact on so many lives. He was always a true leader in school and church. I have always had the highest respect for him. Always remember the good times and the fond memories. I will be thinking of each of you in the days ahead. If you need anything let me know. I love you guys!

Patsy Pitts-Easley

September 17, 2009

I was so saddened to hear of the death of Cecil. Joanne and I were classmates at Beat Four and later at JCJC where Cecil came into her life. They were both such fine young friends for me in those years as we all prepared to be educators. I have such fond memories of them as I'm confident their family now have to console them in the days ahead. May God grant you that peace that only HE can.

SHIRLEY JACKSON(HEATHCOCK)

September 17, 2009

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. MR BLAKENEY WAS MY COACH WHEN I WAS IN SCHOOL AT BEAT FOUR, HE WAS ALSO MY BUS DRIVER. I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF HIM . I WILL ALSO BE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.

Eula (Gilmore) Davis

September 16, 2009

Mr Blakeney was such a great principal. My prayers are with you . Look up toward heaven from whence cometh your help. May God bless this family at this time of need. Class of 1987 Beat Four High School

September 16, 2009

Alan & Cecilia Ann,
My family amd I were so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He hired me for my first teaching job all those years ago,(which you two were a part of) I will always remember him and your mom with fondest memories.
Shelton/Rhonda Cooley & Family

Jennifer Eidson Allen

September 16, 2009

I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Blakeney. He was the pricipal at Beat Four School when i was in the sixth grade and he gave me my first and last spanking. I loved him dearley and will forever remember how he always hugged my neck when he saw me.

Jennifer Eidson Allen

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