David Scott Blankenship

David Scott Blankenship obituary, Black Mountain, NC

David Scott Blankenship

David Blankenship Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harwood Home for Funerals and Cremation Services on Oct. 1, 2025.
David Scott Blankenship, 49, of Swannanoa, entered the pearly gates of Heaven on March 25, 2025.
David was born April 5, 1975, in Buncombe County to the late Jackie and Linda Bartlett Blankenship. David was a 1993 graduate of Owen High School. He enjoyed working with boats, gardening, fishing, golfing, and going to the beach. David will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Trilby Blankenship and Katherine Bartlett.
Left to cherish his memories is his wife of 11 years, Wanda Blankenship; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
The family will receive friends Friday, March 28, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:00pm at Harwood Home for Funerals. A celebration of life service will immediately follow at 2:00pm the funeral home with Rev. Randy Gregg officiating. Burial will be in Green Hills Cemetery.
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