Vernon Edward Blakney was born January 6, 1935 in Counce, TN, the son of the late Edo Nolen and Ora Lee Battles Blakney.
Vernon was united in marriage to Judy Charlene Woods on July 6, 1952. Mrs. Blakney preceded him in death on April 25, 2011.
He retired after 30 years from LTV Steel in Counce, TN. Vernon and his wife operated Southside Ceramics in Counce for 15 years. He attended the First Baptist Church of Michie, Tennessee. He never met a stranger or missed a 3rd Friday lunch at Jane’s Dinner with his former coworkers. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and working in his garden. Most of all, he loved the Lord and spending time with his family.
Mr. Blakney departed this life on November 29, 2021 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 86 Years, 10 Months, 23 Days.
He is survived by his children: Ronnie Blakney and wife Dee of Arlington, TN, Donnie Blakney and wife Carolyn of Savannah, TN, Sylvia Cooper and husband, J.C. of Michie, TN, Johnny Blakney of Counce, TN, Ritchie Blakney and wife Kristi of Michie, TN; a brother, Lonnie Blakney and wife JoAnn of Scotts Hill, TN; grandchildren: Buffy Westmoreland, Stacy Blakney, Mary Ann Lockhart, Mitchell Blakney, Timmy Blakney, Kaila Littlefield, Channin Young, Cristy McDonald, Jeff Cooper, Kristy Church, Blake Blakney, Jesse Blakney, Kaleigh Haubrich, and Rylee Blakney; 25 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren.
