David C. Blakey, 77, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Russell County Hospital. He was born in the Hayes Chapel community of Russell County, on July 25, 1948, one of six children born to the union of the late John Sidney and Susie Campbell Blakey.
David was a graduate of Russell County High School and later received his associates degree from Lindsey Wilson College. He was US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Era. David was the owner/operator of Tri-County Machine Shop for 35 years. David loved his work and considered it his hobby and vacation. He enjoyed tinkering in his shop and watching western movies.
While his children were young, David was very involved in local little league baseball and basketball programs and the Cub Scouts. David later served 16 years as a member of the Russell Springs City Council and was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of almost 50 years: Christine Grider Blakey of Russell Springs
3 children: Tiffany (and Brian) Eberhard of Franklin, Tennessee, Adam (and Amy) Blakey of Richmond, Virginia, and Jason (and Autumn Taylor) Blakey of Sappington, Missouri
2 brothers: John (and Marilyn) Blakey of Columbia, and Kenneth (and Ann) Blakey of Russell Springs
3 sisters: Faye (and the late Edwin) Morgan of Jamestown, Joyce (and Randall) Conner of Jamestown, and JoNell (and the late Joe Keith) Selby of Russell Springs
4 grandsons: Brady Eberhard, Blakey Eberhard, Sully Blakey, and Theo Blakey
A host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, & great-nephews
In addition to his parents and brothers-in-law, David was also preceded in death by his beloved dog, Ollie.
Funeral service: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Corbin officiating
Burial: Veteran’s Section of Russell Springs City Cemetery with full military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard
Visitation: Beginning at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday at Bernard Funeral Home
David’s family and friends will be pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Russell County Honor Guard. Donations can be made at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
