Mr. Charles Wade Blakely
(October 27, 1932 - May 18, 2026)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 / 2:00 P.M- 6:00 P.M. / Family Visitation 4:00 P.M. -6:00 P.M. / Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Omega Service: 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: St. Luke Episcopal Church, 1300 Pine Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Funeral Date & Time: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 / 11:00 A.M.
Interment Location: Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229
My deepest condolences to my friend Charlette and family.
Our deepest sympathy to the family of our beloved Charles Blakely. You have our heartfelt thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. God Bless, Ada Brown Belton, Benedict College Alumni Relations.
Condolences to your family. My teacher from Webber High School . Nothing but kind memories. Rest in peace . You have earned your rest .
In 1997 we move to Riverview Terrace across from Mr. Charles and Barbarel Blakely. Living there we became neighbors, served on different committees, went to Sams and became friends. I learn a lot from being around Mr. Blakely. He didn’t want you to do anything for him, he wanted to be able to do for himself. I would tell him let us do it, you deserve it. Mr. Blakey will be missed. I know you are back with Mrs, Blakely. RIP my friend.
We remember Charles Blakely— a beloved uncle, great uncle, and brother-in-law, and someone who brought kindness, laughter, and warmth into the lives of so many. His presence meant a great deal to our family, and his memory will continue to live on through the love he shared and the moments we were blessed to have with him.
Though words can never fully express the sadness of this loss, we are grateful for the time we had with him and the impact he made on those around him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Rest peacefully, Charles. ❤️ Emma, Karen and Eva
I want to send my dearest and warmest condolences to the family and friends of Bro. Charles Blakely. I will never forget how you gave me the warmest welcome when I joined the brotherhood so many years ago. I made to sure to wear the APA cufflinks you gave me on my wedding day. May God keep your spirit in His loving embrace and keep your family covered in comfort and strength during this season.
Charlette, sincere condolences are extended to you and your family during this time of bereavement. Your dad was the head of the math department at Webber High School when I began my 36 years teaching career in Richland One. He was an extraordinary mentor. I learned a lot under his leadership and guidance. You later became one of our Columbia High students. It was great having you as a dedicated, hardworking member of the Cap-A-Lettes service club. I also have fond memories of your mom . May your dad rest in peace as he joins her in the heavenly home . I will continue to lift you in prayer 🙏
My sincere condolences to the family. Peace of the Lord Be With You.
Dear Family of my dear colleague , & friend, Mr. Charles Blakely at CA Johnson HS:
As a young & inexperienced teacher who was in her early years as a teacher, I found Mr. Blakely to be a breadth of “fresh air”.
He shared wisdom, knowledge and sound advice of how to navigate in a new environment and definitely how to manage a classroom of students a few years younger than the teacher in front of them.
I must admit that it was sound, and well received knowledge he shared often and always att the right time for me .
It was like having a “sharing and caring” session that you needed even when you didn’t realize how much his
wise counsel meant for any given situation .
I was most appreciative of a man like Charles Blakely , seeing my worth, as a young teacher and who took me under his wings for rich counsel and good, positive advice at time of need.
I found out that was just him being who he was and whose he was!
To God be the glory for allowing our paths to cross at such an instrumental
time in my growth and development as an “upstart teacher” at that time.
May the goodness of a loving God, continue to sustain you , his family, at a time such as this.
Remembering lovingly. a good & gracious educator and mentor for me.
We offer our deepest heartfelt condolences to the entire family. He was our neighbor & for Robert, a fraternity brother who we admired from puberty. May the family continue to be richly blessed
Our deepest condolences and prayers to Charlette and family.
My deepest prayers and condolences to the Blakely family . Mr. Blakely was another one of the community role models I looked up . Thank you for sharing him with us . Rest in peace sir thank you .
My deepest condolences to Charlette and family on the passing of Mr. Blakely a good community member and neighbor.
The thoughts and prayers of comfort are extended to the family of our beloved Brother, Mr. Charles Blakely. During this time of sorrow, may God surround you with His peace, strength, and comforting presence. May the cherished memories of Brother Blakely bring solace to all who knew and loved him.
My deepest condolences to Charlette and family.
May God bless and heal your hearts.
Mr. Blakely will truly be missed with that bright smile and personality.
Fly high and take your rest, God’s faithful servant. 💞🕊💞
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Blakely family
My Prayers & Condolences Go Out To Charlette Blakely & The Family Mr Blakely Was A Kind & Dedicated Gentleman To His Family & To The St Luke’s Episcopal Church You Will Surely Be Missed Mr. Blakely Well Done Take Your Rest My Friend Stephanie L Hammonds
Mr. Blakely was a dear friend of our family, and a dedicated Alpha man. He and my father, Thomas Martin, were very close, and he contributed so much to his community and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. He will be greatly missed.
May his loving soul, with the mercy of God, rest in peace always. Amen
It is with my deepest sympathy the passing of Mr. Blakely whom I affectionately called “Cous.” As a neighbor for over 60 years ,he also was a dear family friend,Math Tutor, and and great man who always offered words of wisdom that I will always cherish. Be blessed God Sister Charlette and remember I am always here for you.
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends. Thank you for service as you rest in peace.
I learned a lot from my interactions with Brother Charles Blakley, who was a Living Legend of our beloved Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.