James C. Blankenship 84 of Alum Creek, died Friday, January 26, 2001 at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness.
He was a retired painter and member of the Painters Union Local # 970. He was a former coal miner, a member of the Alum Creek Church of Christ and was an avid hunter.
He is survived by his: 3 Daughters: Dora Ann Headley of Weatherford, TX; Patricia Nunn of Alum Creek, W V; Kristy Canfield of Alkol, WV; 3 Sisters: Audrey Robinson of Coco, FL; Guynith McClure of Alum Creek, WV; Geraldine Wade of Hurricane, WV; 3 Brothers: Ralph J. Blankenship ofPennsboro, WV; Delmar R. Blankenship of Scott Depot, WV; Thomas W. Blankenship of Allentown, PA; 6 Grandchildren; 9 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great Great Granddaughter.
Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Minister Gerald Watts and Minister Richard Runyan officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call from 7 to 9 PM on Monday at the funeral home.