M. Blakeney

BLAKENEY
Oct. 11, 1924 - Feb. 25, 2017
M.B. Blakeney, a native of Aliceville, AL and long time resident of Mobile, passed away Saturday February 25th following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Patricia Piper Blakeney; his parents Martin Van Buren and Daisy Boyd Blakeney; three brothers Boyd Blakeney, Floyd Blakeney and LLoyd Blakeney; two sisters Odell and Ora Blakeney. He is survived by two sisters Ruth (Bob) Ricks and Agnes (Buddy) Latham both of Tuscaloosa; numerous nieces and nephews.
Following graduation from Aliceville High School, M.B. enlisted in the military and was a member of the 13th AAF Air Sea Rescue from 1943 to 1946. During World War II he served in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre where the mission was to rescue downed pilots.
M.B. retired from Graybar Electric Company after 40 years in electrical sales. He was an active and long time member of Springhill Baptist Church where he served as an usher and Sunday School teacher for many years. M.B. was known by his family and friends as being a 'true southern gentleman.' He always put others first and had a heart for service giving his time to Habitat for Humanity and Meals on Wheels. His gentle kindness will be missed by many. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 1, 2017 at 12pm at Springhill Baptist Church Chapel. Visitation will start in the Chapel at 11am. Private burial will be in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered at www.mobilememorialfunerals.com

Visitation

Spring Hill Baptist Church
2 McGregor Avenue
Mobile, AL  36608
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
11 - 12:00 Noon

Service

Funeral Service

Spring Hill Baptist Church
2 McGregor Avenue
Mobile, AL  36608
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
12:00 Noon

Cemetery

Mobile Memorial Gardens
6100 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619