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Harry Blank Obituary

Harry Thomas Blank Harry Thomas Blank, 69, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013, at his residence. Born in Camden, New Jersey, July 28, 1944, he was the only child of the late Harry Howard Blank and the late Edna Estelle Baldwin Blank. He is survived by his wife, Margaret J. Blank of Lynchburg; one son, Kenneth Barton Blank of Buford, S.C.; two daughters, Shari Lynne Blank of Williamstown, N.J., and Kimberly Fantacone of South Hampton, N.J.; and one grandson, Christopher Fantacone. A celebration of Harry's life will be held Monday, August 19, 2013, at the Fraternal Order of Police lodge on Wiggington Rd. beginning at 6 p.m. After which the family will receive friends and host a reception until 8 p.m. The family requests memorial contributions be made to either the American Heart Association 3140 Chaparral Drive, Building C, Suite 106 Roanoke, VA 24018 or the American Diabetes Association, 4335 Cox Road Glen Allen, Virginia 23060.
Published by The News & Advance on Aug. 14, 2013.

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October 3, 2013

Margaret, So sad to hear about Harry. He was one of a kind and we will remember him with a smile (and his guitar!). Love and prayers, Malcolm & Kendra

Lula Carter

August 20, 2013

So sorry for your loss I enjoyed talking to Harry He was a great man let me know if I can do anything

August 15, 2013

Margaret, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers have been and are still with you. Call me if you need anything.
Connie Bass

Graham Wiatt

August 15, 2013

Dear Margaret, I was so sorry to hear about Harry's passing. I haven't see you for a long time, I know, but I hope to be there for the celebration. Lots of love!

August 15, 2013

Margaret our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God bless you and your family.

John and Brenda Payne

American Heart Association

August 15, 2013

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Mac & Liz White

August 14, 2013

Thoughts & Prayers sent to you & your family in this difficult time.

August 14, 2013

Harry T was a great man and I so appreciated his sense of humor and kind heart. I enjoyed the years he and Maggie shot with us as well as seeing his old pics and hearing about his adventures. We are sorry for your loss and look forward to the cowboy celebration in the fall. Sasshay and Bad Co.

Shirley Fuller,

August 14, 2013

Margaret & Family - special thoughts and prayers from the Lynchburg Police Department during this difficult time. Please let us know if we can assist in any way.

Layne & Jana Terrell

August 14, 2013

Margaret & family, so sorry to hear about Harry. May our Father bless you with comfort and peace in the days ahead. Please let me know if there's anything we can do.

Betty Snow

August 14, 2013

Margaret, my thought and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

Mario Graves

August 14, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Wanda Brown

August 14, 2013

To Margaret and Family.
I'm so sorry to hear of Harry's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

August 14, 2013

Dear Margaret and Ken,
So sorry for your loss. We send our condolences and love to you and family at this sad and difficult time.

Jerome and Phyllis Coleman
Lynchburg, Virginia

August 13, 2013

So many good memories. I am sure we will meet again to share them.

Marshall and Susan Williams

August 13, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Darlene Byrom

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