Konnarock, VA
Grayson Billy Blevins of Konnarock, Virginia passed away at home surrounded by his family on February 18, 2023.
He was born September 30, 1934 in the Briar Ridge region of the Whitetop community to the late Jont and Edith Eldreth Blevins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Clara Jean Blevins, a son in law Johnny Hensley, brothers Benn, Lynn, Norman, and Bartie Blevins; sisters Geneva Shepherd, Reva Trivett and Jettie Yeatts.
Surviving are his wife Lala Trivett Blevins; daughters Shelia Hensley and Melissa Harris and husband Johnny; grandchildren Jeremy Blevins, Heather Blevins, Sierra Hensley, Brittany Woolridge and husband Richard, and Meranda Miller; great grandchildren Dyman Eller, Isaiah Eller, Sophie Miller and Addyson Miller; and one sister, Lola Faircloth; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Grayson had a great love for outdoors. He enjoyed gardening, farming and caring for farm animals and as well he was an avid bee keeper. He loved gospel and bluegrass music and was very talented playing the banjo, guitar and mandolin. But his greatest love was for his Lord and his family. He gave of himself endlessly to help his family, his church and his neighbors when needed. He will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held at 7PM Wednesday February 22, 2023 at Azen Baptist Church in Konnarock with Rev. Robert Blevins officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5-7PM prior to services. Graveside services will be held at 12noon Thursday in the church cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley’s Funeral Chapel is serving the Blevins family.
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