Scott Blakely, 57, died on Feb. 23.
He was born in Lowell, Mass., and graduated from New Mexico State University. After graduation, he went to mortuary school in Austin and worked for Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Homes & Cremation Services in Austin.
After moving to Dallas, Blakely co-owned a catering company in Oak Lawn. Recently, he worked at Restland Funeral Home. His most recent job was with Ace Mart Restaurant Supply. He volunteered at Genesis Resale Shop. He loved taking cruises and was on more than 40 cruise ships.
He was married last April to Mark Kline.
In addition to his husband, Blakely is survived by his sisters, Lisa Brack of Atlanta and Deborah Blakely of Greeley, Colo.; three daughters, Melissa, Marley and McKenzie; and two grandchildren, Blain and McKenna.
A private remembrance with family and friends will be held in April.
Donations in his memory can be made to Genesis Women’s Shelter or Resource Center.