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Elwood Blankenship Obituary

Elwood Andrew (Woody) Blankenship, 80, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Thursday January 22, 2009. Surviving are his children, Teresa Blankenship, Jimmy Blankenship, George Blankenship, Alan Blankenship, B.J. Saul and Cheryl Chapman; 11 grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild; his sisters, Mary Blankenship, Kay Blankenship; his brothers, Buford Blankenship, Charles Blankenship. Graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Mountain View Memorial Park, with Pastor Chris Evans. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va., www.florafuneralservice.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 23, 2009.

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Connie Jackson

January 31, 2009

I just heard about Elwood's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I would of liked to known all of you better.

kelly and jaime

January 28, 2009

To Bj and family,
sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you. may god give you strength and peace at this time.

Paula (Tomlin) Volkers

January 25, 2009

He will be missed dearly. Love and Prayers for the family in this time of need.

Claude Tomlin

January 25, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Kay Weaver

January 25, 2009

1-25-09 I am sorry to hear my Brother has passed away. I haven't seen him for a while and I pray for comfort for all his family. My blessed hope is that he is with our Lord. I can remember some times we had back in the late 30's and early 40's. I pray God will bless his children. Love

Sandi Witt

January 24, 2009

Dear George, Marie and Victoria,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know we are praying for your family. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.

We love you all.
Barry, Sandi, Jesse,Josh, Kathryn and Kayla Witt

RICHIE PRICE

January 23, 2009

to the kids of ELWOOD, i'm sorry for the loss of your dad. just wanted all of you to know that your in my families thoughts and prayers.. may god wrap you in his arms,in this time of loss.I have many memories of all of us playing softball, til late at night. god bless and thinking of you all . sincerely RICHIE PRICE

Jessica Blaha

January 23, 2009

Sorry that granddaddy passed away and i will miss him very much and i loved him so much.

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