H. Earl Blankenship age 88 of Galax, Va. passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009 at his home.
Mr. Blankenship was born on December 24, 1920 in Wythe County, Va. to William & Lora Cannoy Blankenship. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Bertie Lee Blankenship; daughters Dena Bullins and Erma Blankenship.
He is survived by two daughters & sons-in-law Lora & Harry Frost; Velva & Dennis Bullins all of Galax, Va.; son & daughter-in-law Wayne & Martha Blankenship of New Canton, Va.; eleven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 3:30 pm in Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Rev. Ted Bartlett officiating. Burial will follow in Felts Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2:30 until 3:30 before the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bible Baptist Church, 375 Rollingwood Lane, Galax, VA 24333