DAVID KELLY BLANKENSHIP
Born in Cincinnati, OH, passed away August 15, 2010 at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. He was member of Crown Point Corvette Club and the Masons Lodge. He was employed at Henkels & McCoy Inc. as a supervisor for 30 years. David was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He was a loving friend of Nora Lamphear, loving son of the late William and the late Frances (nee Harris), dear brother of Nancy S. (Henry) Parker, fond uncle of Cathy Sue Dyer, Donna K. Swoner and Peggy Joleena Foster. Visitation Friday, August 20, 2010 from 4 - 9 p.m. with Chapel Service at 8 p.m. at Grove Memorial Chapel, 1199 S. Arlington Hts Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL. Private Burial at Mill Springs National Cemetery, Nancy, KY. For information 847-640-0566 or grovememorialchapel.com.
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Cassandra (Sandy) Marshall
August 19, 2010
May God be with Dave's family and friends in this time of need. Dave was a sweet man. I worked for him for 3 1/2 years with Henkels. I always liked when Dave would tell me stories about his past, like when he would have to ride his horse to school, or about that worry stone he had in his pocket, or the boiled eggs he would have to carry in his pockets to keep his hands warm in the winter when he was little. Dave gave my husband and I a chance that no one else ever had. He believed in us. And I thank him so very much for it. Just know he will be sadly missed.
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Madeline Haynes
August 19, 2010
Nora,
My deepest sympathies to you on David's passing. I will keep you in my prayers.
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