Joseph R. Blackley - Cremation Society of Virginia

Joseph R. Blackley

March 3, 1965 - May 7, 2022

Hampton – Joseph R. Blackley, 57, passed away on May 7, 2022 from a long battle with prostate cancer. He was born on March 3, 1965 in Hampton, Virginia to Irene and Moses Blackley. He was preceded in death by both parents, siblings, Inez Harrell, Moses Blackley Jr, Clarence Blackley, Claudia Jennings, and Mansfield Blackley (Nadine); and aunts, Hattie Wilson and Laurine Lewis.

Joseph, also known as Yak to his close family and friends, worked as a plumber for many years with several different companies in the Hampton Roads area. He was an avid sports fan who had a great love for the Dallas Cowboys.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Gloria Burton, sisters Althea Blackley, Jacqueline Blackley, and Mary Wilson (Leo), brothers Michael Blackley, Morris Blackley, Steve Blackley, Timothy Blackley, and Larry Blackley, aunt Alberta Robinson, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Cremation Society of Virginia is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to www.vacremationsociety.com. There will not be a memorial service.

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My son and Yak were school mates and neighbors in the Phoebus neighborhood near Jane Bryan School. At that time we lived on Corey Circle and the boys developed a special friendship and my son became familiar with others; Peedy, Norman, Richard, and David. I remember well the Saturday morning get togethers of cartoon watching, all day playing and bike riding. Yak was always welcomed; he was a very well mannered and polite young boy. His smile was a winning compliment to his demeaner. We are so saddened to hear of Yaks passing but thankful that our paths crossed in life. My condolences to the Blackley family and especially Mrs. Robinson. With heartfelt sympathy...

Yak, you were just a baby when I left home, but I remember you fondly as the baby of the pack. Your life was cut so short, but I know you will reunite with your Mom and Dad and siblings and you all will have a great Family Reunion. It is a journey we all must take. RIP my dear cousin. Deepest condolence to the family.

My condolences to the family...RIP cuz ❤❤❤

I REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIME WE HAD GROWING UP. I REMEMBER WHEN WE WOULD STEAL APPLES FROM THE TREES AND EVERYBODY GOT IN TROUBLE. I ALWAY FELT AT HOME WHEN WE WENT OVER THERE YAK YOU WILL BE MISSED CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY WITH LOVE.

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