Larry A. "Dart" Blankenship

Visitation:
Sunday, March 3, 2024
1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Willard Church of God
Willard, Ohio
Service:
Sunday, March 3, 2024
3:00 p.m.
Willard Church of God
Willard, Ohio
Larry A. "Dart" Blankenship, age 80, of Willard, Ohio passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. He was born on February 1, 1944 in Willard, Ohio to the late Albert Bert "AB" and Thelma (Robinson) Blankenship. Larry attended the Church of God in Willard. He was a former member of the Willard Moose and American Legion and he was a former Willard Police Officer. Larry enjoyed fishing and camping; he was also a member of the Willard Conservation League. You could often find Larry in his woodshop tinkering on different projects.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara (Fox) Blankenship, whom he married August 24, 1969; 2 children, Brandy (Greg) Brown of Willard and Brett (Andrea) Blankenship of Medina; 4 grandchildren, Tyler Ratliff, Zachary Brown, Alexis Brown and Jaxon Blankenship; 3 great grandchildren, River Ratliff, Payton Clark and Brooklyn Wheeler and a great grandson on the way; and his loyal Lab, Piper; along with many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Lila ("Dutch") Buss.
Calling hours will be on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at the Church of God in Willard, Ohio from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Larry's service will be on March 3, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at the Church of God in Willard, Ohio with Pastor Greg Griffith officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Stein Hospice of Sandusky. Online condolences may be made to Larry's family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com