ARTHUR G. BLAKNEY

Arthur G. Blakney departed this life at his residence on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the age of 73. He was a native of Gulfport, MS and a lifelong resident of Belle Chasse, LA. He attended Alcorn State College and was a veteran of the United States Army. Arthur was a former employee of Avondale Shipyard. He was a devoted member of Nabi’ Healing Center. Arthur received 19 years of spiritual guidance under the leadership pf Prophet Robert C. Blakes, Sr., whom he loved and served faithfully.  Beloved husband of 34 years to Penelope Simmons Blakney. Devoted father of LaTonya Henderson of Vallejo, CA, Lynette Hawkins of Oakland, CA, Arthur Eugene (Shonda) Weatherspoon of Prentiss, MS, and Carlos (Angelica) Jones of Oceanside, CA. Stepfather of Miranda (Pastor Victor) McGhee of Prairieville, LA and Telly S. Higgins of Metairie, LA. Loving grandfather of Armando Alvarez Castillo, Jr., Bernard Overbey, Chantel Henderson, John Henderson, Joy Miranda Shaw, Micah Brandon Castillo, Timara Jones, TeVaun A. Weatherspoon and Sanaa D. Weatherspoon. Son of the late Lee and Pearlaine Manning. Brother of Janet Blair and the late Willie Ruth Blair, Dorothy Ann Blakney, and Maggie “Velma” Smith. Nephew of the late Pastor James Manning, Sr. of Pittsburg, CA. Beloved cousin of the late Lindsay Hearn of Louisville, KY. Arthur is also survived by 9 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Private family service will be held at Nabi’ Healing Center. Interment: Will be Private Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA  To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.   In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made in honor of Arthur G. Blakney to Nabi” Healing Center and his wife Evangelist Penelope Blakney.