Ellis Lester Blakeney Jr. Obituary
In loving memory of Ellis Lester Blakeney Jr. of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, who departed this world on January 26, 2025 at the age of 74. Ellis Lester leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Evelyn Burdick Blakeney; his parents, Ellis Lester Blakeney, Sr. and Vivian Carter Blakeney Mooney; his stepfather Riley Mooney; and his sister Mary Blakeney Pierce.
He is survived by: his children, David Blakeney (Amanda) of Sumrall and Amanda Rutledge (Austin) of Petal; his stepdaughters, Cathy Beasley (Michael), Debra Szpara (Timothy) and Dianne Norton (Ron); his sister Patricia Blakeney Miller (Mike); his brother-in-law Mack Pierce; his grandchildren, Bridget Blakeney, Grayson Blakeney and Garrett Rutledge; his stepgrandchildren, Jessyka Gartz Stormo (Aaron), Christina Gartz, Emily Norton, Sarah Beasley, Johnathan Szpara and William Norton; and his nephews, Duane Bullock and Jeff Pierce.
