Donnie Edward Blakney

Donnie Edward Blakney, age 70, resident of the Bruton Branch community, and husband of Carolyn Blakney, departed this life Sunday morning, September 17, 2023 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Mississippi.

Donnie was born on March 11, 1953 in Corinth, Mississippi, the son of the late Vernon Edward and Judy Charlene Blakney. He graduated from Pickwick Southside High School in 1971 and studied Petroleum Engineering at Nichols State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. After leaving the oil industry, he worked as a plant manager for Wolfe Sales, a salesman for Clayton Mobile Homes, and project manager for American Construction Services. Working in sales took him all over the country, making many friends along the way.

Donnie enjoyed life and had many hobbies, including boating, skiing, fishing, hunting, golfing, and camping. It was rare to find something he had never tried. He loved watching his grandkids grow up and was proud to tell of their accomplishments. He loved music. He also enjoyed helping and volunteered for many events and organizations through the years including, Country Christmas, Hee-Haw, and Darryl Worley's Party on the Water. But most important to him was getting to be with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Donnie departed this life on Sunday, September 17, 2023 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 70 years, 6 months, and 6 days.

He was united in marriage on January 17, 1981, to Carolyn Givens Blakney, who survives. They were married for 42 years.

In addition to his wife, Carolyn Blakney of Savannah, Tennessee; he is survived by his children, Channin Young (Clay) of Stantonville, Tennessee, Cristy McDonald (Mark) of Savannah, Tennessee, Kaila Littlefield (Greg) of Savannah, Tennessee, and Timmy Blakney of Nashville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Shanea Hardy (Bryan), Dylan Gattis (Annie), Dustin Blakney (Madalyn), Dakota Blakney, Kenly Woods (Austin), Jace Littlefield, Ella Littlefield, Jett Littlefield, Demi Littlefield, and Gray Littlefield; great grandchildren, Kenzie McDonald, Ava Ann Nguyen, Harper Blakney, Cora Blakney, Jonsey Blakney, and Jude Blakney; twin brother, Ronnie Blakney (Dee); sister, Sylvia Cooper (JC); and brothers, Johnny Blakney and Ritchie Blakney (Kristy).

Donnie was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Judy Charlene Blakney and one granddaughter, Taylor Morgan Hardy.

Gone way too soon, a good man who loved his family, friends, and community.