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1951

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2023

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Noble & Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. - Salisbury

223 E. Fisher Street

Salisbury, North Carolina

Nathaniel Blakeney Obituary

Mr. Nathaniel Blakeney, 71, passed on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston-Salem, NC. Nathaniel was born on October 24, 1951 in Rowan County to the late George and Frances Blakeney. Educated in the Rowan County public schools, he attended Salisbury High School and subsequently received his GED from Rowan Cabarrus Community College. He was last employed as a construction worker with Oscar Bost. Nathaniel was a faithful member of Fairview Baptist Church. He enjoyed riding around in his yellow mustang with the top down with his dog REX!! In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Annie Delois Blakeney Woods and Francella Blakeney Shaw; brothers, Nolan, Thomas and James Blakeney. His only living survivor is brother, Earl Blakeney, Salisbury NC and his children, Tammy Phillips and Paul Konoloy; nieces, Shawana Godfrey, Connie Godfrey, Rosalin Blakeney, Chicale Blakeney; nephews, Richard Godfrey, Anthony ( Sandra), Jerome Blakeney, James Shaw, Miles Blakeney; ex-wife, Martha Blakeney; and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements: Public Walk Thru Monday, July 31, 2023 from 2:00-5:00 PM at the funeral home. Services will be Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Fairview Heights Baptist Church with Visitation at 11:30 am and Funeral at 12:00 pm. Interment will follow services at City Memorial Park. Reverend Clarence Marlin, Pastor, Officiating. Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the Blakeney Family. Online condolences may be sent to nobleandkelsey.com.

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Published by Salisbury Post from Jul. 25 to Jul. 30, 2023.

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Mary Wallace

July 19, 2025

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Brenda Cowan

August 3, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marshall K Bell

August 2, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Brenda f chalk

August 1, 2023

Rip Mr Blakeney u was a great neighbor prayer to the family and condolences...brenda chalk

Zollie B Sullivan

August 1, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Henry "Sonny" Johnson

August 1, 2023

Earl,
Sorry to learn about the passing of your brother. May you have peace during this time of grieving.
Sonny

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August 1, 2023

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Patsy Rhinehart

July 31, 2023

My condolences to the BlakeneyFamily so sorry for your loss praying for the family asking For strength and comfort

Dorothy Blakeney and Al and Selina Drummer & Family

July 31, 2023

Lord we humbly ask that you receive the soul of your son, our Brother and Uncle Nate. May the gates of heaven swing open to receive this godly and loving man. May the angels rejoice as they receive this good and faithful servant into the garden of Paradise.

Willette Swann & Family Apple Valley, CA

July 31, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

J C PRICE NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

July 30, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Wendy Polk

July 30, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Carolyn Keah

July 30, 2023

To the Family:
My condolences on the passing of your loved one. May God grant you comfort and peace during this trying time.
Sincerely in the love of Christ Jesus,
Carolyn ( Cook) keah

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July 28, 2023

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Trudy,Roger,and Bobby Jackson

July 25, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary Jane Wallace

July 25, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Reggie wood

July 25, 2023

My condolences to the family

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31

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Noble & Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. - Salisbury

223 E. Fisher Street, Salisbury, NC 28144

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Visitation

11:30 a.m.

Fairview Heights Baptist Church

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1

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12:00 p.m.

Fairview Heights Baptist Church

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223 E. Fisher Street, Salisbury, NC 28144

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