Donald "Duck" Blakeley

Donald "Duck" Blakeley obituary, Obetz, OH

Donald "Duck" Blakeley

Donald Blakeley Obituary

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Donald "Duck" Blakeley, age 61, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, OH. Don proudly served in the U.S. Army. He retired with over 20 years of service as a truck driver. Don was passionately dedicated to his family. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, OSU Buckeyes, WV Mountaineers, and the Cincinnati Reds. He cherished his time on the waterfront with a pole in the water. Don is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Carol Blakeley; and wife, Tina Blakeley. He is survived by his sons, James (Chris) Daniels and Shannon (Kristin) Daniels; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings, Darold (Tina), Daniel (Alyssa), Debra, and Deanna; many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be Friday, October 17, 2025 from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. South Chapel, 1346 S. High St. in Columbus, OH. Interment will follow at the Obetz Cemetery, Obetz, OH.

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