A senate RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF Jerry William Blakely AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jerry William Blakely on April 14, 2024; and

Whereas, a native of Oconee County, Mr. Blakely was born on May 29, 1950 to parents William Henry and Sarah Gibson Blakely; and

Whereas, a veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Blakely served with the National Guard; and

Whereas, Mr. Blakely worked for AT&T as an electronic technician for thirty-seven years; and

Whereas, over the years, Mr. Blakely was known by many names, including son; brother; husband; proudest name of all, Daddy; "Daddy Rabbit;" and Pa; and

Whereas, a devout Christian, he was a member of Reedy Fork Baptist Church for over fifty years, and he served as a deacon and a Sunday School teacher for over forty years; and

Whereas, Mr. Blakely was preceded in death by his parents; and

Whereas, Mr. Blakely leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Maxine Cooper Blakely; son, Barry Blakely (Britney); daughter, Brandy Brown (Kevin); sister, Kathy B. Cater (Fud); six grandchildren, Will Blakely, Carly Blakely, Ben Brown, Erin Brown, Ella Kate Ward, and Sara Beth Ward. He will be greatly missed.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express profound sorrow upon the passing of Jerry William Blakely and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Jerry William Blakely.

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