Raymond E Blakely

Raymond E. Blakely December 13, 1942 - September 27, 2012 Raymond E. Blakely, 69, of Greenfield passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Hancock Regional Hospital. Raymond was born December 13, 1942 in Tompkinsville, KY. to the late Sol and Nora (Spear) Blakley. They moved to the Indianapolis area in the early 1950s. Raymond retired in 1997 from International Harvester, Local 98 after 30 years. After retirement he enjoyed tinkering in his garage especially on old lawn mowers. Raymond is survived by his wife, Pamela (Hornsby-Dowden) Blakely, son, Tony Blakely of Greenfield, step sons, Chip (Sara) Dowden and Brian (Gina) Dowden all of McCordsville, IN., daughter, Cathy Blakely, grandchildren, Ethan Blakely, Joshua Dowden, Jackson Dowden and Zachary Dowden, sister, Betty Emery, brothers, Carlos Blakley and Donnie Blakley. He was preceded in death by son, Adam Blakely, brothers, Sherman, Danny and Charles Blakley and sisters, Glenda and Maddy Blakley A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, October 4, 2012 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel, 1780 West Main Street, Greenfield, Indiana 46140. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46278. Comments Tony Thoughts of love and care are being sent your way. I am so sorry to hear about the " loss of your dad, as I recall your closeness and love for him. Your dad was such a riot always playing and picking in an attempt to get me going. He definately enjoyed the playful banter! May you find comfort in your love and memories of him. Keeping you in my thoughts, Jennifer Merrick Jennifer Merrick - October 08, 2012 at 02:45 PM Tony and family, I am unable to attend the services for Ray but wanted to send my condolences. I " have such fond memories of Ray. He would come by my office and he always had a stories to share with me of his past escapades. While I was his insurance agent, I considered him to be my friend. I'm sure he will be missed. Sincerely, Chris Rohr Chris Roohr - October 02, 2012 at 08:12 AM