THE THIN BLUE LINE

DETECTIVE GIFFORD D. "CORKY" BLAKESLEY

BADGE 479, ID 1086

SDPD 10/20/1967 - 04/01/2007

10/13/1941 - 09/14/2024

Gifford “Corky” Blakesly, 82 years old, was found deceased at his home in Warner Springs, California on September 4, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Paula, and his son Micheal.

Corky is survived by his son, Tyler Blakesly of Colorado. Tyler spent seven years with San Diego Police Department before a lateral transfer to the Denver Police Department where he is currently a sergeant.

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