Samuel Hunter Blakely III's Obituary
Samuel Hunter Blakely, III, 69, of Locust passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. The family will receive friends at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Locust from 1 pm until 2:45 pm on Saturday, May 10, 2025. A memorial service, officiated by Rev. Kevin McCormac will follow at 3 pm at the Stanly Funeral Home Chapel in Locust.
Hunter was born in Richland County, South Carolina on December 11, 1955, to the late Samuel and Flora Blakely. He is lovingly survived by his wife, Tonya Blakely. Those also left to cherish his memory are sons Jason Blakely (Katie) of Midland and Nick Blakely (Danielle) of Albemarle, grandchildren, Kayla, Kelsey, Rylee, nephew Bobby Blakely, and children's grandmother Mary Ellen Nelms.
Hunter was preceded in death by his first wife Karen Blakely in 2021.
Hunter worked many years as a mechanic but later found a new passion for landscaping. He created Hunter's Lawn Service and was the owner and operator for many years. Hunter was known for his incredible work ethic, that he instilled in his boys. He was a genuine, loyal person, who never met a stranger. Hunter was a great husband, dad, grandpa and friend, who will be dearly missed by all who knew him. During his declining health his stubborn tenacity became evident with his fight to survive.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Jeremy and Beth Blalock, Dalton McCoy, Zach and Nina Jones, Teresa Grace and all the many friends that assisted Hunter during his declining health.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Locust is serving the Blakely family.
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