Mr. LaWayne Tyrone Blakely

BLAKELY, Mr. LaWayne - Age 41, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Family hour 1:30 PM Friday, January 6, 2023, from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 2:00 PM. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home, 1:30 PM Friday. Mr. Blakely will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 12:00 PM-6:00 PM Thursday, January 5, 2023. Mr. LaWayne Tyrone “Louie” Blakely was welcomed into the world on July 13, 1981 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan. The son of Cynthia Jeanette Blakely (step-father, Sammy David Grace) and Gregory Johnson, all were blessed to be parents of this awesome child. Full of life, with a song for every occasion, “Louie” brought the red carpet to every event. From childhood, “Louie” was outgoing and adventurous. He attended Doyle-Ryder Elementary, McKinley and Lowell Middle Schools and completed his G.E.D. at Mott Adult High School in Flint. “Louie” was a proud Certified Welder, and in continuing his education, he also obtained his Associate Degree from Baker College in Burton, MI. “Louie” was a hard-working, generous man who never passed the opportunity to spend time with his children, family and friends. Breaking ankles in basketball and enjoying football were a few of his favorite sports. “Louie” never failed to light the room with his infectious smile, and was always ready for a hand of Spades or slapping some Dominos. Above it all, “Louie” worked hard to show his loved ones he loved them. This included long loving talks with his siblings, as well as working, and cooking with family. Mr. LaWayne Tyrone “Louie” Blakely leaves to cherish his memory: 3 daughters and 2 sons, Shania Johnson, Leshaya Johnson, both of Saline, MI, La’Marion Malaki Sabin, Rakian Nicole Sabin, both of Decatur, AL and Jessie Mallette of Davison, MI; mother, Cynthia Jeanette Blakely; 5 sisters, Cyntrea Blakely, Ta’Nesa (Branden) Betts, Cynthia Blakely and Kanessa Blakely; 4 brothers, Tywan (Felisha) Feimster, Deontae Bristol Sr., Sammy Blakely Sr. and Leonard Blakely; 9 nieces including special niece, Noriana Blakely; a host of nephews including special nephews, LaWayne Menta, Marquan Menta, Cameron Blakely, Norzell Blakely and Sammy Blakely Jr.; 2 aunts, Laura Denise Blakely and Charlotte Blakely; 2 uncles, Carl Blakely and Larry Blakely; a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Blakely was preceded in death by his step-father, Sammy David Grace; grandmother, Laura Mary Blakely; grandfather, Charles Blakely Sr.; uncles, Charles Blakely Jr., James Blakely and Leonard Blakely. The Blakely family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to everyone who called, texted or prayed for us during this time of bereavement. Special thanks to Aunt Denise, Uncle Carl, Vanessa Jackson, Jessie Wilson, Candace Sabin, the Cotton-Gains family, the Shelton family, the Flint Community Education Initiative and staff, Winds of Restoration Ministries and the Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home staff.

Mr. LaWayne Tyrone Blakely

July 13, 1981 - December 20, 2022