Joseph Ray Blakeley was born at 6:06 a.m. May 11 to Stephanie Voclhe of Allenhurst and Harold Ray Blakeley III of Ludowici.

Born at Liberty Regional Medical Center, baby Joseph weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 20 inches.

His maternal grandparents are Glenn and Sabrina Schuler of Allenhurst. His paternal grandparents are Nancy Zorn and Harold Blakeley of Ludowici. He is also welcomed by sister, Sophia Rayne Blakeley.