Clifford Ray Blakely, III

Rock Island, TN resident and Knoxville, TN native, Clifford Ray Blakely, III, age 72, was born March 19, 1948 and passed away suddenly July 16, 2020 at his residence. A veteran of the United States Air Force, retired cabinet maker with Miller Woodworking and a member of New Bybee Church, he was the son of Alden Jean Barlow Blakely and the late Clifford Ray Blakely, Jr. Mr. Blakely was married June 19, 1971 to Barbara June Bolton. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by four children, Kelly Rhea (Lyle) Beu of Rock Island, TN, Brian Scott (Jodie) Blakely of Walling, TN, Jeffery Todd Blakely of Rock Island, TN and Jesse Wayne Blakely of Long Beach, CA; seven grandchildren, Ashliegh Dawn (Eddie) Romero, Heidi Alyse Blakely, Megan Breeann Strauss, Tylor James Blakely, Austin Joe Blakely, Laylina Rose Blakely and Cash James Blakely; four great-grandchildren, Michael, Alexis, Audrina and Charlotte; brother, James Michael Blakely; three sisters, Patricia Gail Dower, Sandra Dean Chappa and Carmen Denise Lombardino; and several nieces and nephews also survive. No service or visitation will be held at High’s. Mr. Blakely will be cremated. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.