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BORN
1930
DIED
2023
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Charles Blankenship Obituary
Charles is survived by his sister, Reva Geppi, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, six great great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Charles was a Navy Veteran, having served in Korea, and was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather.
Funeral services be conducted at Whitten Funeral Chapel Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 1 p.m., with interment following at Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.
Those wishing to send memorial contributions are asked to consider a charity of their choice.
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