Delmar Ray Blankenship, 88, of Alum Creek, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, after a long illness.
Delmar was born August 5, 1927, to the late Wilburn and Mabel Blankenship. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Alum Creek, a member of Ironworkers Local #301 of Charleston, Odd Fellows 32nd Degree Master Mason, a member of Beni Kedem Shriners, a Beni Kedem Motorcore, a member of Griffithsville #71 Mason Lodge and a member of Charleston Valley Scottish Rites.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Montegue “Bunk” Blankenship, James Blankenship, and Ralph Blankenship; sisters, Audrey Robinson and Guynith McClure.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Sarah Jane Blankenship; sons, Melvin (Monica) Blankenship of Sod, Frederick “Kip” (Tammy) Blankenship of Alum Creek and Gregory Blankenship of Fuquay, NC; daughters, Rita (Jackie) Hughes of Alum Creek and Tammy (Bud) McClaskey of Buffalo; brother, Tommy Blankenship, Breingville, PA; sister, Geraldine Wade, Hurricane; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held 12:00 noon, Tuesday, December 29, 2015, with Pastors Dwight McClure and Frank Chapman officiating at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek. Burial will follow at Forrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Ona, WV. Friends and family gather two hours prior to the service.
The family would like to extend a special thanks and appreciation to Hubbard House West for their assistance in caring for him. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to the HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.
Great men are always missed in this world and every day there are fewer men like Delmar. I am very sorry for the family and should there be anything that I could do to ease their pain I certainly would do it. May God bless you all.
Larry Blankenship
I am sorry to hear Delmar. My thoughts and prayers to the whole family. He will be greatly missed.
Jane and family, I am sorry to learn of Delmar’s death. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you and give you peace.
To Rita, Kip and your family. Truly sorry about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers for you all.
So sorry to hear about your dad , my thoughts are with you all.
I am so sorry for the loss of your father.If there is anything I can do let me know.