Benjamin Bell Bleckley, 84, passed away January 16, 2015. He was born July 23, 1930 in Anderson, South Carolina to Benjamin Bell Bleckley, Jr. and Edna McGee. He was an industrial engineer in the textile industry. Mr. Bleckley was of Methodist faith and served in the United States Navy Reserves. He is survived by his wife, Julia M. Bleckley, cousins, Dr. James Bleckley of Anderson, South Carolina, David P. Watkins of Anderson, South Carolina, and Martha B. Wilson of Virginia Beach, Virginia.