Memorial for Donald Ray Blankenship
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Born in Middletown, Ohio on Aug. 2, 1937
Departed on Apr. 26, 2015 and resided in Middletown, OH.
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Thursday, Apr. 30, 2015
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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| Service: |
Thursday, Apr. 30, 2015
2:00 pm
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Woodside Cemetery
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Donald R. Blankenship, age 77, born August 2, 1937, went to be with the Lord early Sunday morning. He was born to Arlie Blankenship and Elsie Donahue. Donald worked for Armco Steel for 30 years. He also worked construction and masonry as a side line for many years, always taking care to do the best job possible. He achieved his dream when he purchased Blank's Auto Parts on Oxford State Road. Donald pastored the Assembly of Jesus Church for a short time and preached in many churches throughout Middletown. He loved the Word of God and never failed to share his faith with anyone who would listen. Donald was preceded in death by his father and mother; sister, Wanda Blankenship; and brothers, Rodney, Adrian, Darrell and Roger. He leaves to cherish his memory sons, Kenneth Blankenship, Keith (Sheri) Blankenship, Danny (Chris) Blankenship, and Bryan (Mandy) Blankenship; and daughter, Sharon (Robert) Sproul. He also leaves Janice Blankenship, his true love and soul mate for life. Donald has 11 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, and family and friends too numerous to name. The family wishes to thank John Griffin for his faithful friendship given to their dad. John has faithfully visited our dad for many years, bringing food, plowing the garden and offering prayers and words of encouragement. Thank you. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Thursday at the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home with John Griffin officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Woodside Cemetery. A guestbook is available at www.breitenbachfuneralhome.com.
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