William Waverly "Abe" Blankenship

William Waverly "Abe" Blankenship

William Blankenship Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Oct. 2 to Oct. 5, 2010.
BLANKENSHIP, William Waverly "Abe," passed away October 1, 2010 at the age of 94. He was the retired owner of Richmond Engraving Company, and a WWII U.S. Army Air Corps veteran. Abe was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie H. Blankenship. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Dot Harrison; a brother-in-law, John Black; four nieces and seven nephews. A graveside memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, Va. Tributes may be posted at www.vincentfh.com.


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October 5, 2010

My deepest symphthy to the Blankenship family. I have very fond memories of Mr. Blankenship taking me fishing as a child with my grandfather Ted Chezik. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers....Charles Tomko (Mobile, AL)

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October 2, 2010

My condolences to Abe's family. May god give you the strength to endure
your sorrow. My thoughts are with you.

Paul Hyder

October 2, 2010

To Abe's family,
We are saddened to hear of his passing. He was such a life changing part of our lives. Giving me the chance to become a partner in Richmond Engraving Company was a dream come true. He was a very generous and honest person and it was a blessing to have known him. Paul and Carolyn Hyder

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