David "Captain Bubba" L. Blakley
Nov. 17, 1952 - March 14, 2017
Dave "Captain Bubba" Lee Blakley, 64, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in Farmington after bravely fighting cancer the last 10 years, pulled up anchor, set his course by compass, and with his Captains wheel in hand started his navigation to eternity. He was born Nov. 17, 1952, in Abilene, Texas to Don "Buck" Blakley and Jeanette Blakley.
Dave was preceded in death by Lane Taylor; his grandmother, Dorothy "Honey" Bevels and his parents, Don "Buck" and Jeanette Blakley. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Maclovia Blakley; children, Jennifer (Jarrod) Bandy, Darin (Brandie) Blakley, Jodi (Tony) Marez and Crystal (Jared) Chavez; grandchildren, Valerie, Griffyn, and Garron Bandy, Brynna and Beau Blakley, Jaden, Ace, and Brody Marez, and Kade, Taylor, Haven and Jagger Chavez; brothers, Mike (Foot) Blakley and Randy Blakley; and his loving dog, Jackie.
A funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 20 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 414 N. Allen Ave. in Farmington with Father Tim officiating. Interment will follow at the Memory Gardens Cemetery, 6917 E. Main St. in Farmington.
Pallbearers are Darin Blakley, Jarrod Bandy, Tony Marez, Jared Chavez, Dillon Blakley and Tod Gabehart.
Dave's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington, 505-325-8688. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at serenityandcompany.com.
Visitation Details
Monday, March 20th, 2017 12:30pm, Sacred Heart Cathedral - Farmington
Service Details
Monday, March 20th, 2017 1:00pm, Sacred Heart Cathedral - Farmington
Interment Details
Memory Gardens Cemetery