Mr. Will Howard Blakely, Jr., 66 of Crossett, AR, died Friday, January 2, 2015 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Crossett, a retiree of Georgia Pacific Plywood Mill, and was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his wife Sandra Marie Blakely, his parents, Will Howard Sr., and Helen Rhodes Blakely and three sisters: Johnnie Holloway, Joyce Webb & Jerry Blakely. Will enjoyed playing cards & dominos and he loved to Bar-B-Que. He also loved watching football, especially his favorite team, the New Orleans Saints.

He is survived by one son, Charles (Fristanna) Bryant of Crossett, AR, one daughter, Pam (Anthony) Jarrett of Little Rock, AR, one brother, Luther Ray Blakely of Crossett, AR, one sister, Mittle Ree Hawkins of Crossett, AR, six grandchildren: Chauncey Olive, Antonio Jarrett, DeUndre Bryant, Chance Rogers, Malik Bryant and LaJada Cooks, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones.

Funeral services are Friday, January 9, 2015 at 11:00 am at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Jesse Radford, officiating. Active pallbearers are Jefferson Holyfield, Virgil Pam, Jimmy Thornton. Honorary pallbearers are Luther Blakely, DeUndre Bryant, Antonio Jarrett, Malik Bryant, Bobby Webb, Eddie Hawkins, Jr. & Chance Rogers.

Visitation is from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Cromwell Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial in Westview Cemetery.