Larry Eugene Blakney

Larry Eugene Blakney, age 79, retired Plumber for Commercial Mechanical passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. He was born in La Junta, Colorado on January 16, 1945 to Ray and Clara (Bull) Blakney.

Larry was a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and spent many countless hours fishing. He loved a good battle of the witts with his family (especially when it came to the rosebushes, lilacs and honeysuckle growing in the yard), he was vindictive, ornery, played basketball in his younger days and grew up in difficult times. Larry loved his wiener dog. He was know to drop everything and go help the kids if the needed help working on their cars, plumbing, hvac or any home improvements. Larry would also mow the elderly neighbors lawns and grate the dirt road for his son so it made it easier for them to drive without potholes.

Preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years Jacqueline "Jackie" Blakney, son Michael Bud Blakney, sister Phyllis Davis and brother-in-law Kenny Davis.

Survived by his sons Tony (Charlie) Blakney, Robert (Debra) Blakney, daughter Lori (Steven) Blakney, brother Robert "Leroy" (Sharon) Blakney, grandchildren Kallie, Kelesey, Archer, Scott, Sammie, Steven, Shane, Skyler, Devin, Jarrod, Nichole, Raymond and Austin, great grandchildren Jennell, Aiden, Anna, Carson, Kelsey, Kaysie, Kealie, Jayden, Aria, Audreanna, Jorday, Delilah, Mackenzie and Karson.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm on Friday, Sept. 13th at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

A celebration of life funeral service will take place at 10:30 am on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Event Venue, 201 S. Hydraulic, Wichita with burial to follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1806 N. Oliver, Wichita. A dinner will be held after the graveside service.