Vice Bishop, Fred James Blakeney, 68, of Charlotte, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest at his home on Thursday, September 24, 2026 surrouned by the love of his family.

A Homegoing and Celebration of Life Service will be held for Vice Bishop Fred on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Big Pineville AME Zion Church, 10562 Providence Road West, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277.

Visitation/Viewing: 11:00 am

Homegoing And Celebration of Life: 12:00 pm

Burial will follow at Big Pineville AME Zion Church Cemetery, 11520 Ballantyne Crossing Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277.

Service are entrusted to King's Funeral Home, LLC 704-394-2722 / kingsfh4000@outlook.com

“SERVICE ABOVE SELF”