BORN

1939

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Evans-Calfee Funeral Services - Oceana

1081 Cook Parkway

Oceana, West Virginia

Earl Blankenship Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 31, 2015.

Earl Gene Blankenship was called home by the Heavenly Father to be with his loving wife, Donna Jean Cook Blankenship, Sunday, March 29, 2015, at the age of 76, following a short illness.



Born March 1, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph Lee Blankenship and Inez Vada Brown Blankenship.



Gene was a retired coal miner from Eastern Associated Coal Company. He enjoyed going to his camper in Greenbrier County to hunt and fish and doing his crossword puzzles. He loved the holidays and spending time with his family, friends and his dog, Priss.



In addition to his parents, other family members awaiting his arrival in Heaven are his brother, Stacy Lee Blankenship, a son-in-law, Randell Ray Irick, three brothers-in-law, Bobby Brown, Sr., Franklin Daniels and Benny Joe Cook. Two nephews, Freddie Daniels and Bobby (Louie) Brown and a niece, Louise Ann Daniels also await his arrival.



Those left to cherish Gene’s memory are his three daughters, Stephanie Blankenship and fiancé, Brian Vance of Cyclone, Michele Blankenship Lusk and husband, Fabian of Kopperston and Tamberly Blankenship Irick and Lonnie Stewart of Glen Fork; three grandchildren, Taylor Lusk and Kim Vance of Kopperston, Raelyn Blankenship Irick and A.J. Jones of Hurricane and Tyler Blankenship Irick and Courtnee Counts of Glen Fork; three sisters, Janice Daniels of Matheny, Mavis Brown of Cyclone and Geraldine Perry and husband, Michael of Cyclone; one uncle, Calvin Blankenship, Jr. and Betty of Clintonville; one aunt, Gladys Blankenship Brown of Cyclone; one brother-in-law, Gary Cook of Kernersville, NC; one sister-in-law, Brenda Cook of Lafayette, OH; several nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends.



Casket bearers will be: Michael Perry, Ricky Brown, Eric Brown, Darren Blankenship, Pete Davis, Luke Gallaher, Tyler Irick, AJ Jones, Kevin Daniels and Jeff Hood.



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April 2, 2015

Hassel Morgan

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

April 2, 2015

Joetta Walker

Steff, my heart is broken for you, I'm so sorry. All my love and prayers.

April 2, 2015

Rhonda Adkins

Prayers &Love

April 2, 2015

Joyce Lambert Hatfield

Have known Gene since 1977 when I was going to nursing school with his sweet wife Donna. Both were just wonderful people who loved their daughters and each other without limits. He will be missed. My heart goes out to his daughters and all of his family. Rest in sweet peace Gene.

April 2, 2015

Michele Morgan

My heart breaks for you three girls today as you tell your daddy goodbye...my thoughts and prayers are you all. Love you all.

April 1, 2015

Teresa Justice

So sorry about your loss.....Love and Prayers for the family....

April 1, 2015

Beverly Collins-Chase

So sorry for your loss. Stephanie, Michele & Tammy

April 1, 2015

Lesha watts

Mr.mrs Bam watts lose a good man we miss you a lot .

April 1, 2015

Rhonda Adkins

My heart goes out to you all, no words I can say can comfort you, but anytime you want talk, laugh, and cry I am here. I love you all
Rhonda & Andy Meade

April 1, 2015

Tammy Cook Green

I have no words! My prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I have only good memories of Gene.

April 1, 2015

Brenda Cook

My prayers and love are with you all. Gene was more to me than a brother-in-law. He was my family and my friend. I will miss him with all my heart

April 1, 2015

Elizabeth Gallaher

Blessings to your family. Luke has shared wonderful stories of your adventures.

March 31, 2015

Melissa Brown

I never got to meet you but I know you & my father Wendell Wilkie Brown are up in heaven looking down on us. I keep you family in my prayers.

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