Pastor Dwight Elwood Blakey, Sr., 60, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Friday,
January 27, 2023, at his home.
Mr. Blakey was born December 10, 1962, in Harrisonburg, Va. and was the son of
Wilson Elwood Blakey of McGaheysville and the late Patricia Doris Johnson Blakey.
Dwight grew up in the Harrisonburg area and excelled as a star athlete. After
completing his high school education, Dwight went on to attend Fork Union Military
Academy. From Fork Union, Dwight went to play football at Howard University,
majoring inAccounting. Years later, he enlisted in the United States Marine
Corp. Dwight and his family returned to Harrisonburg in the early 90’s. He became
a mentor, a coach and most importantly a pastor, sharing the love of Christ with any
and everyone. He was the pastor at Fresh Start Church in Harrisonburg,
Virginia. Dwight will always be remembered for his big heart, sense of humor, and
straight-forward approach in life.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Mia Dionne Standard
Blakey. They were married on March 17th, 2017. Also surviving are three sons,
Dwight Blakey, Jr. and DeAndro Blakey, both of Harrisonburg, and Bryan Standard
of White Sulphur Springs, Wva.; two daughters,Ann Brown-Northern and husband,
Brian ofAldie, Va., and Brooke Standard of Harrisonburg; a sister, Charita Deaza of
Harrisonburg; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; friend and former spouse,
April Brown Blakey, as well as a host of nieces and nephews, a god-daughter, his
church family and many friends and family members.
Afuneral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2023, at Kyger
Funeral Home in Harrisonburg with PastorArchie Webster officiating. Interment
will follow at Newtown Cemetery in Harrisonburg.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral
home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fresh Start Church, P.O.
Box 165, Harrisonburg, VA22803.
Kyger Funeral Home