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Derek Blankenbaker Obituary
SANDY RIDGE — Derek Lee Blankenbaker, 32, of 5196 Highway 704, East, died Sunday, July 4, 2010, at home.
A private graveside service will be held for family on Friday, July 9, 2010.
Mr. Blankenbaker was born November 30, 1977 in Rockingham County. A graduate of McMichael High School, he was a self-employed rock mason.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bill J. Blankenbaker.
Survivors include his wife, Jennifer M. Blankenbaker; parents, Sam Blankenbaker and Lisa Shelton Snow and her husband, John; sisters, Brittany Blankenbaker and Chelsea Blankenbaker; grandparents, Polly Puckett Blankenbaker and Ernest and Linda Plaster Shelton; step-daughters, Megan Priddy and Morgan James and husband, Ryan; and step-granddaughter, Adalyn James.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Thursday, July 8, 2010, at Colonial Funeral Home in Madison and all other times at the residence and the homes of his parents.
Condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.
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Allison Lemons
July 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you...Derek was a great guy..Kevin said he always made him laugh....Be strong and have faith that God will get you through....Much love...Kevin, Allison, Jared and Avery Lemons
July 8, 2010
Jennifer and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Jane Martin Lemons and Family
Gail Sharon
July 8, 2010
Jennifer, Lisa, Ernest, Linda & family,
I am so very sorry that I can not be there in your time of loss. We are in Florida this week and I heard about Derek from Kathy. Please know that my heart is breaking for you and I'm praying that God will keep you close and help to ease your pain. Love you all.
July 8, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayer are with all of you.
Cynthia Newman
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Lisa wigington
July 8, 2010
so sorry to hear about your loss thoughts and prayers are with you .
Jordan Smith
July 8, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mary Jane Barrow
July 8, 2010
So very sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
julie sizemore
July 8, 2010
Im so sorry to hear of your loss, Paul always like stopping by to see derek when we were out riding around sandyridge when paul was living. My heart and prayers go out to the family.
May God Bless U all in your time of need.
Love Julie Sizemore
Jason Massey
July 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. Derek will be missed dearly. I went to school and graduated with Derek, he was a really nice and caring fella, fun to talk to and was always willing to joke, laugh and cheer you up when and if you were down. We will miss you Derek.
~ Jason Massey ~
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