Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Funeral arrangements for Knox County Sheriff’s deputy 29 year-old Tucker Blakely, who lost his life after being shot in-the-line of duty Sunday, have been announced.
Officer Blakely will lie in-state beginning at 10:00 a.m. this Friday, October 6, at Clear Springs Baptist Church, 7350 Tazewell Pike in Corryton. A celebration of life service will follow, starting promptly at 2:00 p.m.
The public is welcome to pay their respects beginning at 10:00 a.m., and citizens are welcome to stay for the celebration of life.
KCSO asks that attendees exercise patience as the area will be congested beginning Friday morning.
Sheriff Tom Spangler thanks the community for the outpouring of support toward him, KCSO officers, and Officer Blakely’s family.
A memorial honoring Officer Blakely was also set up Wednesday afternoon in downtown Knoxville, near the City-County Building. The public is welcome to visit the spot, where KCSO has placed Blakely’s patrol car.
