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Keefe' and his son K.J.
joined the club just a few months ago. He was well liked and
everyone was excited that they had joined. He was organizing the
2022 Gopher Hill, SC care show. We lost him before we had a chance
to even know him.
Keefe David Blatchley,56, of Ridgeland, SC passed away Thursday, August
11, 2022. He was born on May 25, 1966, in Westfield, MA to Mrs. Barbara
Sturtevant Blatchley and the late Mr. Claude David Blatchley.
Keefe was the owner and operator of Blatchley Brake and Tire in Ridgeland,
South Carolina. He had no prior knowledge of running a business; however,
through determination and a lot of hard work, he was able to sustain his
business for over twenty years. Keefe didn’t just run a mechanic and
rollback business; he was the Jack of all trades and was also involved in
our community, including his campaign run for the position as Sherriff of
Jasper County. His love for our town grew while serving as an officer in
the Ridgeland Police Department, as well as through different events in
the community. He has helped our leaders with the elections and worked
with the Gopher Hill Festival committee to put together a car show this
year. He also headed up and participated in many fund-raising benefits.
Keefe has worked with business owners throughout our town to figure out
how to make Ridgeland a better place for the next generation. He was an
avid car enthusiast, from playing with Hot Wheels as a child, to being
able to have a real one. He once said, “Some people hunt. Some people
fish. I have my cars”. Through all his accomplishments, nothing meant
more to him than family. As busy as he was, he managed to never miss a
single Christmas, family trip, or birthday of his children or
grandchildren. His family was his pride and joy and always came first. He
will be missed greatly, but his legacy and his impact will continue to
live on in his family and community.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Amanda Blatchley; one son,
K.J. Blatchley; four daughters, Jenne Gregory, Katherine Atadero (Liam),
Heather Padgett (Charles), Kaylynn Blatchley; his mother, Barbara
Sturtevant; three brothers, Kristopher Blatchley (Kelly), Kraig
Blatchley, Kevin Blatchley (Kaseur); two sisters, Kari-Lynn Thomas (Eric),
Kandince Cortez (Carlos); two grandchildren, Landry and Lukas Padgett; and
his special K-9 friend, “Toby”.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, August 20,
2022, at Vaigneur Funeral Home, 6802 Tillman Road, Ridgeland, SC.
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Keefe' and son K.J. join Dixieland Cruisers.
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