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BLAKEY -- Winston Randolph "Randy" Blakey, 73, a resident of Albuquerque since 2005 and long time resident of Washington state, ascended to God's heavenly gates November, 17,2009. He is preceded in death by his parents Winston and Mary, sister, Barbara Ann, and brother Paul. He is survived by his children; Carma Renninger and husband Harry of New Jersey, Rea Blakey of Maryland, Brian Blakey, Paul Blakey and wife Gabriella of Albuquerque, and Hallie Blakey of Tacoma; grandchildren, Blake and Blair Crosby of Maryland; sisters Pat Collins, Doris Banks and husband Walker, and Rose Wilson of Illinois; and many nieces and nephews who he loved very much. Randy grew up in Virginia and turned down a football scholarship to enlist in the U.S. Air Force. He was a retiree of the U.S. Air Force (23 years) as well of the City of Tacoma. For almost 30 years Randy battled Parkinson's disease, but never let it get in the way of his HAMM radios, barbeque, football, chocolate, and a cold beer. Services will be held Thursday, December 3rd 12:00pm at Shiloh Baptist Church in Tacoma, Washington. Burial will be December 3rd at 10:15 am at Tahoma National Cemetery. Should friend desire, memorial contributions may be made to Bank of America- Winston Randolph Blakey Memorial. Portions of the contributions will be donated to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Please visit our online guestbook for Winston at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Sun November 22, 2009