David Blevins

David Blevins obituary, Damascus, VA

David Blevins

David Blevins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2010.
David "Red" Blevins ABINGDON, Va. David "Red" Blevins, age 54, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2010, at his residence. He was a life long resi dent of Washington County, Va., and was a graduate of Holston High School in 1975. He was a truck driver and was preceded in death by three brothers, Ricky Blevins, Walter Paul Blevins Jr. and Randy A. Blevins. He is survived by his mother, Gay Blevins of Damascus, Va.; his father, Paul Blevins of Meadowview, Va.; three sisters, Teresa Rolen of Lexington Park, Md., Jane Widener of Damascus, Va., and Lisa Stinson of Orange Park, Fla.; one brother, Don Blevins of Meadowview, Va.; several nieces and nephews and one special great nephew, Braxton Blevins. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2010, at the graveside at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, Va., with Rev. Gary Ritchie officiating. Pallbearers will be Jeff Hockett, Jimmy Fuller, Danny Boone, Don Blevins, Tim Manuel, and Eddie Shrewsberry. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Shrewsberry and Lee Shrewsberry. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 20, 2010, at Garrett Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com Mr. Blevins and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Avenue, Damascus, VA 24236, 276-475-3631.

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June 21, 2010

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Lisa Nash Wilhelm

June 21, 2010

Don and family, I am truely so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Butch & Patty Blevins

June 20, 2010

We were sorry to hear of your lose of Dave. He was a good man and we had a lot of fun growing up and going to school together. We all will miss him. Our prayers are will you all.

Frank & Barbara Parris

June 19, 2010

Aunt Gay and Family, We were saddened to hear of the loss of Dave. Again, may your memories of him be held dear and true to your hearts and know that he is truly in a better place. May the Good Lord bless and keep all of you in His comforting arms. Our thoughts and prayers will be with each of you in the coming days ahead.

Sammy Parson

June 19, 2010

I am so sorry to hear the passing of Red, I know it will be hard for you all. He will be missed dearly. May God bless all of you in this tough time

Pam Rolen

June 19, 2010

Teresa and the Blevins Family;

I was saddened to hear of the passing of your Brother,Son and Uncle. May you find strength in the days ahead through your faith, family and friends. May you feel the comforting touch of God's love in your heart in the days ahead and know that he is in a much better place. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

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