Howard Winford Blankenship
December 30, 1941 ~ January 4, 2005
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Howard Winford Blankenship, 63, of 107 Darcus Lane, Asheville, died Tuesday, January 4, 2005, at Memorial Mission Hospital.
Mr. Blankenship was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late Frank Patterson and Elouise Quinn Blankenship. He was an Army veteran and a self-employed carpenter. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife Juanita T. Blankenship; one daughter Anita Brank of Asheville; one son, Dennis Blankenship and his wife Mindy of Leicester; four grandchildren who were the love of his life, Ryan Howard Blankenship, Hannah Beth Blankenship, Tristian Brian Brank and Brendon Scott Atkins; two sisters, Bertha Dutch Carter of Greer, SC and Kay Ewart of Candler; and one brother David L. Blankenship of Asheville.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the chapel of the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with the Revs. Jake Fender and Ricky Wolfe officiating and the Buncombe County Veterans Council providing military honors. His nephews will be honorary pallbearers.
His family will receive friends from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue and request that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Building 1, Asheville, NC 28801.
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My Condolences to you and your family. I knew Howard through the tuesday night bowling league and he was a very nice man. Always a smile and a very kind word for eveyone. He will be greatly missed by myself as I am sure many others that knew him through this league as well as other venues etc. I am deeply sadden by this lose and am praying for you and your family.
R. M . Walker
Juanita, Dennis and Anita, Our hearts break for you. He was one of the finest men we have ever known. He was a part of our family, and we will never, ever forget him. Anne and Bill Parker
We grieve with you in your loss of a wonderful Father, Grandfather and our Friend. All these years Howard has been in the Teague Family he has been so loved. We will all miss him so especially at the Teague Reunion but we will see him again at the Reunion in Heaven! God Bless you
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. PLEASE KEEP FAITH AND GOD WILL PULL YOU THORUGH THIS.
MAY THE GOD OF COMFORT AND STRENGTH BE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Juanita, I will have to work and won’t be able to make it to the services. I’m so going to miss taking Howard his coffee on the Tuesday and Thursday bowling leagues. I will have you and the family in my prayers. Hugs and love, Jen
Juanita and family: I am so sorry for your loss, I know how hard this is for your children having lost Daddy last year. If I can help in anyway please let me know. You and your family are in my prayers. Love you and God Bless. Eva
wid & aileen crain
Juanita, Anita and Dennis,
Words cannot express the love I had for Howard. My life was made complete by the years I had growing up down the street from your family. It was truly a blessing that anyone would appreciate. Howard was a man who never had an ill word for anyone. A man who would do anything for you with no expectations in return. How much better would this world be, if there were more Howard Blankenship’s in it?
Tina and I are shocked by his death. We will miss him dearly. We are very thankful that we were able to see him when we were home in October. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With all our love,
Jim and Tina Gentry
Juanita, Anita,Dennis
and family
Sorry that I can’t be there for support to all of you.
May god bless the whole family and help through these troubleson times
Howard will be miss.
Juanita, Anita & Dennis,
I am truly sorry to hear of Howard’s passing. It has been awhile since I’ve seen you both, but Dad and Mom keep me in touch with how your family is doing. I wish I could be there to pay respects, but I just can’t get away at this time.
Like Jim, I have so many great memories of growing up with you and Howard in my life. You were like the godparents I never had. The many years of your friendship with our parents will never be forgotten.
May God bless and be with you and your family.
Melissa
We knew Howard for such along time.
We Are so sorry.
Bill& Teri White
Juanita, Dennis & Anita, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God’s comfort will embrace you at this time and the days ahead. We know that God’s Grace is sufficent.
Juanita, Anita and Dennis: I am so very sorry for your loss. Anita and Tammy played softball together and Scotty went to school with Dennis. The days ahead will be tough but God will take care of you – I didn’t think so at the time of Ernest’s death, but He will. Howard can say hello to Ernest for me. If you need anything, please call or e-mail. Love, Patty
Our thoughts are with Juanita and the entire family. Some of my favorite memories are of Howard, Juanita and the kids. He will be deeply missed.
Andrew and I are thinking of you all. You are in our prayers. We love you all!
I will always remember your dad as a sweet quiet man who loved his family. All those years of ballgames!
Love and Prayers
Kim
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Juanita and Family,i am so sorry
for the loss of your loved one.
You have my deepest Sympathy.
Juanita and Anita: Our family extends our love and sympathy in the loss of Howard. We just loved him. He was so much fun at our softball games. What a loyal fan! We pray that God will give you the comfort and peace that passes all understanding during this time of grief. Please know that we will lift you up daily to our Father in Heaven.
Bill and Sandee Carpenter & Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Howard was a fine man. He was
always so laid back and accepting
of anyone and any situation.May your fond memories of him, serve to comfort you at this time and in the future.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. We love all of you very much.
So sorry to hear about the death of your loved one. May God wrap you in his blanket of comfort.
Jean
Good men such as Howard are truely rare and are sorely missed. Howard’s hands touched many lives while he lived and he is now being touched by God’s.
Juanita, Dennis, and Anita:
Steve and I want you to know we are so sorry for your loss. Howard was a wonderful guy and you have many memories to cherish. We will keep you in our prayers.
i am very sorry for you,my thoughts and prayers are with you.he will be missed by many.
love,tj
Juanita and family,
Howard was a very sweet and kind person. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Juanita and family, I am so sorry to hear of Howard’s passing. I just recently saw him at a restaurant and as usual, he was smiling and laughing. I know that he was proud of his grandchildren. I apologize for not been able to attend the funeral home but had to work. Spring registration is going on at the college. Please know that you are in my thoughts. Howard will be missed.
Joyce Elkins Dover
Juanita, Anita, Dennis and families…we can never begin to express what Howard meant to us. He was always a smile, an encouraging word, and a friend. We will miss him. We share your grief and we love you all. Please remember the Lord will bring you through and we will all meet again one day.
Juanita & Family,
We will always treasure the times we have spent together. You & Howard are the dearest, best friends we’ve ever had. We will miss Howard very much. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Iris
Juanita and family,
We were so sorry to about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bump Miller and Connie Roberts
Juanita, Anita, Dennis @ Family,
My Thoughts are with you all, and I am truly sorry for your loss.
Juanita and Anita,
Just wanted you both to know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May
God comfort you all as only he can do.
Juanita and Anita,
Just wanted you both to know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May
God comfort you all as only he can do.
Juanita and Anita,
Just wanted you both to know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May
God comfort you all as only he can do.
Juanita & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss…Howard touched so many lives in a positive way…We can only hope to make the world a better place when we pass thru it and Howard achieved this with great success…
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Be assured that Howard’s goodness is being rewarded. God bless you all.
Harold Brady (Army Reserve-Retired)
Dear Juanita, Anita & Family,
I was sadden to hear of the loss of Howard last week. He really was a wonderful man. I know that God will be there to comfort you during this time of grief. Please know that you are also in my thoughts and prayers. The greatest reassurance and comfort we have though is knowing he is with the Lord and that someday you will be reunited with him. Love always