Emory Robert Blakesley

Emory Robert Blakesley, 71, of Thermopolis Wy, passed away on January 9th, 2026. Emory 
was born on April 24, 1954 to Audrey (Brunk) Blakesley and Alvin “Johnny” Blakesley in 
Thermopolis where he lived all of his life. He was a devoted husband to Debbie Blakesley, and 
loving father to his two children, Brandon (Jennie) Blakesley and Megan (James) Diekemper. 
He was also a devoted and loving Grandpa to his three grandsons, Jayden, Mason and Colton, 
and as he put it his beautiful granddaughter Morgan. 

Emory lived a very dedicated life to his family and his career. After approximately 40 years of 
working in the oil field he retired at the age of 65. Emory never wanted to be the center of 
attention, and often resisted having his picture taken. He was always a loving and constant 
presence to everyone in his family. He enjoyed his family time, camping, hunting, and fishing. 
Emory was an avid Broncos fan through the good times and the bad. 
 
He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren. His brother Jay (Colleen) Blakesley, and 
Three sisters, Lynn (Wes) Paschall, Becky Lawyer, Jackie (Dave) Shaffer and many nieces, 
nephews and cousins. 
 
He was preceded in death by his parents and step father Virgil Love, two brothers, Lonnie 
Blakelsey, Melvin Love, and one brother in law Elden Lawyer.  

Services will be held in Thermopolis at Mortimore Funeral Home (620 Arapahoe) on Friday, 
January 16th at 10:00am, with internment at Monument Hill Cemetery. Immediately after, there 
will be a lunch held at the Thermopolis Fire Hall where we can share some memories and 
celebrate Emory’s life and what he meant to us all. 

In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department in 
Emory’s memory. 

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