Blakley McKinney

Blakley A. McKinney, 74, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on September 16, 2024 after a year long battle with cancer, surrounded by his wife Debbie and his devoted niece Trista Tyner.

He was born January 18, 1950 to the late Thelma McKinney Howard and Charles L. McKinney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jeff McKinney.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, of over 49 years, Debbie Barbree McKinney; son Alan B. McKinney (Jennifer Pacheco) of Dunedin, FL; granddaughters Kaylei Moore of Kentucky, Mireya and Nadya McKinney and their mother Amelia Archuleta of St. Petersburg, FL; nieces Laura McKinney and Lisa McKinney Inglis of Cleveland, TN.

Blake was a 1968 graduate of Cleveland High School. He was honorably discharged from the US Marine Corp in 1969 after having served in Viet Nam war.

Blake was a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland.

At Blake's request, there will be no services.

The family wishes to thank the Hospice of Chattanooga team, TN Oncology and special friend Dorothy Wiliamson for their outstanding care and support.