Dr. Louis R. Blakey, Sr., Pastor Emeritus Obituary (1933 - 2023)

LOUIS BLAKEY, SR, of Richmond, passed away January 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Bessie T. Blakey; brother Woodrow Blakey; and sister Myrtle M. Jones. Dr. Blakey pastored the Greater Nazarene Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, VA, and Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Chesterfield, VA. In 1974, he founded and established the New Canaan Baptist Church, in Richmond, VA. After 36 years of pastoral leadership, he retired and served as Pastor Emeritus until his death. Left to cherish his memory are seven children who were given and born, daughters, Linda D. Crawley; Mildred J. Thaxton (Dewayne); Pastor Lois B. Paige; Pastor Louis Blakey, Jr. (Monica); Keven M. Blakey; Daryl L. Blakey (Naomi); Yvonne White (Haywood) and a host of other loving relatives and friends. His remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. The Celebration of Life service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, January 14 at New Canaan Worship Center, 4712 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Canaan Worship Center's Scholarship Ministry.