Jeffery Scott -JB- Blakeman, 52, of Eagle Drive, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born March 27, 1959, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, JB was the son of the late James Rexford Blakeman and Wilma Hazle Knott and her husband Louis of Elizabethtown, Kentucky. JB is also survived by his loving wife of nearly thirty years, Victoria Lynn -Vicki- Collins whom he married March 20, 1982; two daughters, Taylor Morgan Blakeman and fianc- Kendall Lee Barney and Kennedy Bryce Blakeman, all of Morehead, Kentucky; two brothers, Fred Blakeman of Rineyville, Kentucky, and Phillip Blakeman of Buffalo, Kentucky; one stepbrother, Byron Knott and wife Linda of Hardinsburg, Kentucky; and nieces and nephews, David, Hope, Katie, Cody, Ben, Nick, and Megan. Other survivors include JB-s extended family, mother-in-law Carolyn Collins; Missi and Ty Fannin, Peyton and Presley; Scott and Diana Collins, Courtney and Caden, all of Morehead, as well as other family members and numerous friends. JB graduated from LaRue County High School in 1977 and from Morehead State University with a degree in Industrial Technology in 1981. In college, he was president of his Sigma Phi Epsilon Pledge Class and was a Chi Omega Big Brother. Following graduation, JB continued to be active with the fraternity and was currently -House Dad- with the House Corporation. JB enjoyed nature and the great outdoors as a hunter, fisherman, and avid golfer. Not only was he an accomplished athlete in many sports, he also greatly enjoyed spectator sports with family and friends. He and Vicki rarely missed Rowan County and MSU sporting events and hosted Super Bowl parties and other get-togethers in their home. A loyal employee of Tennessee Gas for thirty years, JB started with the company as a participant in its summer work program for college students. He was currently an operations technician. While JB-s infectious smile and willingness to help anyone were immediately obvious, his love, attention, and support focused on his family. Ordinary daily happenings with the family, out-of- the-ordinary vacations, or the girls- involvement in school or community activities brought JB much pleasure. JB never met a stranger, lived life to its fullest, and was always the life of the party. He will be missed by all. A Celebration of Life will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Pastor Allan Hutchinson and Pastor Jeff Fannin officiating. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Mausoleum. Pallbearers: Greg Sprowles, Rick Rogers, Tod Barhorst, Skip Holley, Perry Allen, Lee Dupuy, Don Bush, and Greg Haney. Honorary pallbearers: members of Eagle Trace Men-s Golf Association; brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon; and JB-s brothers, brothers-in-law, nephews, and cousins. Visitation is from 4 - 9 p.m. with a Sigma Phi Epsilon Memorial Service starting at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, Morehead, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to JB Blakeman Memorial Fund, c/o Duane James, 430 W. Main Street, Morehead, KY 40351. Visitation: Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 4-9 p.m., Sigma Phi Epsilon Memorial Service at 9 p.m. Funeral: Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at 1 p.m. Interment: Forest Lawn Mausoleum