James H. Blakely Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of James H. Blakely of Easley, South Carolina. James, born on July 11, 1947, passed away on September 7, 2026. 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 James H. Blakely to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember James for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. James’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Blakely and Ethel Edwards Blakely; and his siblings, Robert Blakely, Barbara Blakel and Sybil Blakely.
He is survived by: his daughter Stacey Lawrence (Luke); his grandchildren, Jasmine Lawrence, AnnElise Lawrence and Isaiah Lawrence; his great grandchild Lathen Lawrence; and his siblings, Dan Blakely (Laurie) and Myrtle Gregory. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at the Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes - Northwest Chapel (6710 White Horse Rd, Greenville, SC 29611). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
