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David Blankenship Obituary
David Wayne Blankenship, 62, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Winchester Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Front Royal Fire Department on November 2, 2024 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. R. Mark Jordon officiating. Inurnment will be private.
David was born August 29, 1962 in Front Royal, Virginia, son of the late Frank Harmon Blankenship, Sr. and Hazel Louise Layton Blankenship.
David was a volunteer firefighter for 46 years serving the community of the Front Royal Fire Department Company 1 starting at 16 years of age and made this his life-long career. He retired after 25 dedicated years from Dulles Airport. He was a Warren County High School graduate Class of 1980.
Surviving is two daughters, Raine L. Blankenship and Jessica Rima; two sons, David Wayne Blankenship, Jr. and Jonathan King-Blankenship; one brother Frank H. Blankenship, Jr.; one sister, Patsy Blankenship Stern; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Judy Blankenship Holly.
Memorial contributions may made to the Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department, 221 North Commerce Ave., Front Royal, Virginia 22630.
Condolences may be sent to the family at maddoxfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal.
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August Karl Ponstingel
November 13, 2024
I knew David from First Baptist Church, Front Royal. David had a strong ethic of service to others. I always enjoyed David's company and hearing about the history of Front Royal and some of it's contributing citizens. David was comfortable to be with. How I would love to hear one more story. I am happy to have shared a friendship. Peace, AKP
Patti funkhouser russell
November 1, 2024
To the family so sorry for your lost his sister Judy was my best friend in high school . I spent many days at his parents house and knew David as a young child . Thank you for his service with the many years at the fire department. RIP
Debbie Miller
November 1, 2024
Be at peace David
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