David Blake Hersey Obituary
The memory of David Blake Hersey of Broxton, Georgia, who passed away on May 12, 2026 at the age of 75, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Blake Hersey to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Roie Hersey and Vivian Murray Hersey; and his siblings, Buddy Hersey, Wanelle Hersey Heape, Paul Hersey, Chester Hersey and James Roe Hersey.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara D. Hersey of Broxton, Georgia; his daughter Cori; his son-in-law Anthony Busby of Broxton, Georgia; his son Blake; his daughter-in-law Niki Hersey of Broxton; his grandchildren, Brianna Coleman (Josh) of Nicholls, Georgia, Cole Busby of Nicholls, Sara Loiacano (Dean) of Tampa, Mary Jo and Monroe Hersey of Broxton, Georgia; his great grandchildren, Cyrus Coleman and Eleanor Loiacano; his siblings, Delores (B. Strickland), Linda Gillis (Bouncer) of Phoenix City, Alabama and Howard Hersey (Dianne) of Augusta, Georgia; and his sisters-in-law, Helen Jowers, Kathryn Brown, Linda Bagley (Tony) and Beth Hersey. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, May 14th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Ricketson Funeral Home, Inc. (305 W Ward St, Douglas, GA 31533). A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 15th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Providence Baptist Church (4920 George Deen Rd, Broxton, GA 31519). A burial will be held on Friday, May 15th 2026 at the Providence Cemetery (4920 George Deen Rd, Broxton, GA 31519).
