Michael loved swimming, cruises and traveling. Horseback riding was another fun hobby Michael loved, but most of all his puppy, Sugar, was is pride and joy.
Michael is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents on both sides.
He is survived by his mother, Vicki Shope; father Michael Gene Blakely Sr. (Connie); brothers, Brandon Lynn Blakely and Jake Blakely; aunts, Melanie Shaw (Jim) and Gale Mink; puppy, Sugar; best friends, Jason Reagan and Shane Lee and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family members and friends.