Bryant S. Blakley, 52, of Tuscola, died at 4:10 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2011, at his home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 3 at 1:00 p.m. at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, Rev. Michael Frazier officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Thursday. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Urbana.

Mr. Blakley was born March 17, 1958 in Champaign, the son of J. B. and Mary (Warf) Blakley of Urbana. He married Kimberly Roberts on April 11, 1992 in Champaign. He is survived by his wife Kimberly of Tuscola, his parents J. B. and Mary Blakley of Urbana, two daughters; Natalie Roberts (Patricia) of Santa Fe, NM and Renee' Blakley of Tuscola, two sons; Timothy Blakley (Laura) of Urbana and Myles Blakley (Barbara) of Urbana, grandchildren; Brianna Martinez, Macie Blakley, Ruby Ballesteros, Brian Hernandez and Bailey Blakley, brother; Phillip Blakley (Teresa) of Urbana and foster sister; Amy Hawn (Bill) of Urbana.

Mr. Blakley was a driver for the C-U Mass Transit District for 29 years. He enjoyed drag racing, being humorous and spending time with family.