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Lowell Blankenship Obituary
Lowell "Randy" Blankenship, age 56, went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2018.
Born in Akron, he lived in the Suffield area most of his life and was employed at Lenny's Auto Collision. Randy was a fantastic drummer and enjoyed music.
He worked very hard to provide for his family and was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
Preceded in death by his father, Lowell Everett Blankenship and grandmother, Edith, he is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kathy; children, Kenny (Tonya), Brandi (Jake), David (Darlene) and Jackie; grandchildren, Timothy, Allie, Cameron, LeeAnn, Gregory, Alannah, Lilly, Tony and one on the way; mother, Dolores; brother, Darrell; sister, Debbie; Anthony; and many loving friends.
Funeral Service will be Friday, 2 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron (Ellet), Ohio 44312. Burial will follow at Hillside Memorial Park. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Friday, from 1 to 2 p.m.
(Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com
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Barb Burd
May 17, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss. I remember Randy as such a sweet, kind person. Prayers are with you all. Sincerely , Barb (Burd) Dendy.
Barb Burd
May 17, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss. I remember Randy as such a sweet, kind person. Prayers are with you all. Sincerely , Barb (Burd) Dendy.
May 17, 2018
Wishing you Strength and Peace during this most difficult time. Peace and Love be with You.
Kim Harrison, JW
May 17, 2018
Offering sincere condolences to your family. May God's promise comfort and sustain you during this difficult time. John 6:40.
Wayne Shaffer
May 17, 2018
Our deepest condolences to David and family. Randy will be missed, but never forgotten at the shop. We are praying for the family through this difficult time.
Jennifer Bray seenes
May 17, 2018
RIP Randy praying for your family.
Steve Gough
May 17, 2018
May God provide comfort to the family and friends as we mourn this tragic loss. Randy was a true friend and will be greatly missed. I will forever treasure the memories, the good times, and great music.
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
May 17, 2018
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Rick Crew
May 16, 2018
My sincerest condolences to Kathy and family. Friends with Randy since elementary school and although life took us on different paths I thought of him often.
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