Gerald Dexter Blakeley

1941 - 2017

Gerald Dexter Blakeley obituary, 1941-2017, Highland, MI

BORN

1941

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Elton Black & Son Funeral Home

3295 East Highland Road

Highland, Michigan

Gerald Blakeley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 15, 2017.

Gerald D. Blakeley of Highland, passed away September 15, 2017 at 76 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn. Loving father of Cheryl (Todd) Mara, Shannon (Bruce Cooper) Blakeley, Becky Baily and Vicky (Sandy) Barr. Proud grandfather of six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Brother of Sharon, Judy and Kay. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Gerald Blakeley.

Mr. Blakeley was a retired Army veteran. He was an avid Detroit Tiger Fan and a former Detroit Tiger Minor League player. He also was fortunate to have played baseball throughout Europe while enlisted with the US Army. He continued the family tradition as a member of the High White Baseball team. Jerry enjoyed the outdoors and loved fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed walking and playing golf.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Road. The family will receive friends Friday from 2-8 pm. His final resting place will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Memorial contributions suggested to a charity of donor's choice.

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September 24, 2017

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Niki Kimball Ross

My deepest condolences. I just wanted to let you know what a profound and positive impact Mr. Jerry had on my life. At a young age, and through my friendship with Cheryl, I observed his love for his family and extreme generosity. He took me to the Worlds Fair! I watched how Cheryl's parents put their children front-and-center and decided that I would try to emulate that when I was older. Because of them, I made my son chocolate chip pancakes on Sundays. I'll never forget his taxidermy collection on the front porch, or Mrs. Marilyn washing the window with newspaper (I learned from her). His laugh was contagious. I regret not telling them that they made such a difference in my life . They were amazingly wonderful people. May God bless you all during this difficult time.

September 21, 2017

Sharon Hodges

He will be missed by all who knew him! He loved to make people laugh!

September 17, 2017

Kip and Mary Ann Wieringa

So sorry for your loss Shannon and Bruce, Cheryl and Todd. Your dad was a very funny man and he will be missed by alot of people.

September 16, 2017

Kathy

You will be truly missed Uncle Jerry! I will always hold dear in my heart your funny jokes, your smile, your great sense of humor and most of all the kind and caring person that you were to everyone! So many fun memories of going out with you and Aunt Marilyn that I will always cherish! May you rest in peace Unc!
To all of you girls - Vicky, Becky, Cheryl and Shannon... My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families during your time of loss.

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3295 East Highland Road, Highland, MI 48356

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23

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3295 East Highland Road, Highland, MI 48356

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