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David Blankenship Obituary
David H. Blankenship, born on Jan. 13, 1938, in Stopover, Kentucky, passed away on Sept. 11, 2025, surrounded by his family.
David is survived by his devoted wife, Marlene (Gallimore) Blankenship, and their loving children, David E. (Rhonda) Blankenship, Rocky A. (Susan) Blankenship, and Shirley A. (Patrick Snider) Jones. He will be deeply missed by his cherished grandchildren, Christina Arbino, Gregory Blankenship, Erin Frost, Karen Fredenburg, Carrie Ann Turner, and Benjamin Matheney. His legacy lives on through his great-grandchildren, Lane Frost, Cohen Frost, Cody Frost, Liam Frost, Ivory Arbino, Trinity Arbino, Kaden Arbino, Shayla Arbino, Rylee Turner, Katrina Turner, Aiden Matheney, Bella Rhonemus, and Max Matheney. In addition to his immediate family, David is survived by his brothers, Joe Blankenship and Lloyd Blankenship, as well as his sister Rosalee.
He was preceded in death by his son, Billy B. Blankenship; parents, Russell and Beatrice (Dillon) Blankenship.
A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at Blanchester Cemetery.
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