Celebration the Life Service of Mr. Arthur James Blakely Jr. will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023 11:00 a.m. at Integrity Funeral Services, 3822 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa with Deacon William McCallister, officiating. Arthur James Blakely Jr. A.K.A Jr./Blake, was born on May 8, 1962 in Georgia to the late Annie Mae Blakely and Arthur James Sr. Late sister: Patricia Mutcherson and brother Arthur Lee Blakey. He grew up in the Ybor City Tampa FL area. Blake was the GOAT at basketball, he loved that Charles Barkley. He enjoyed watching Sunday football with his sister Dot and friends. You couldn’t tell him nothing about them Buccaneers! He leaves to cherish his memory: A loving wife Dorothy Blakely (2) brothers: David (Christin) Blakely, James Blakely (3)sisters: Dorothy(Roosevelt) Harvin, Linda(Charles)Thomas, Irene Blakely. 6 kids: Camiella Walker, Winyatta Kelly, Tomeka Palmore, Corey Walker, Telisha Blakely and Shenika Blakely. (9) grandkids Winyorri Kelly, Winyatta Kelly, Keshawn Kelly, Antonio Blakely, Omar Anchico III, Omari Anchico, Rhy'heim Walker, Malaysia Black, Oliva Anchico. God daughters: Chanette Young , daughter/niece Shemyra(Randy) Haynes. Mother and Father -n- law : Hattie McAllister, William McAllister Sr. and Mr. Dale Gadis. His sister and brother-n-law: Mary McAllister and William McAllister III, with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023 6-8 p.m. at Integrity Funeral Services.

A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY