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Gary BLANKENSHIP Obituary

BLANKENSHIP, Gary A. 66, of Hudson, passed away Dec. 16, 2012. He was predeceased by his wife, Sharon; mother, Eula & siblings, Janice "Sue", Rodney, Peggy & Patsy. Survivors include children, Gary, Kristen, Malissa, David, Mark, Brian & Matthew; siblings, Shirley, Rachael, Raymond, Lin & Roy; 16 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Dobies FH-Hudson

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Dec. 18, 2012.

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Shirley Welker

August 14, 2020

I miss you so much. Love you always!

Malissa

January 3, 2013

<3

Malissa

December 28, 2012

Missing you! You were a wonderful father, and we found all the suprises that you left for us! Thanks for everything you ever did for me none of it will ever be forgotten!

Nikki Fortson

December 24, 2012

Merry Christmas in Heaven, Uncle Gary. You truly were the strongest, kindest, most loving man ever. I love and miss you.

December 24, 2012

My best Army buddy, Gary i966-68, called home to the Army of the LORD, will be sadly missed by all who knew him. RIP old friend. Bill

December 23, 2012

mick

December 22, 2012

missing you everyday

Shirley

December 21, 2012

Love you to the moon and back.

Shirley

December 21, 2012

I will always love you G.B. Forever and ever amen. </3

mick blankenship

December 20, 2012

I miss you and I love you dad

alma patrick

December 19, 2012

well just a few words about a great man that was a great friend @ father w loved you gary we sadly miss you @ you were the best true friend that ben ever had he loved you like a brother he misses you dearly miss you gary love alma

alma patrick

December 19, 2012

Well jut want to say a few words about a really great man that i met 25 years ago through my husband gary was a really good man and father but he was the besr friend to my husband ben that i have ever met in my life we both love you gary but i know that ben loved you dearly like a brother i am so glad that he got to spend time with you i know he sadly misses you love alma patrick

malissa

December 19, 2012

I love you dad, and miss you tons already! <3

Leon Burgess

December 19, 2012

I love you cousin and I will see you again one day and until then R.I.P. My condolences to the family who will truly miss you.

December 19, 2012

we lost a special neighbor and friend when Gary was called home, he has a special place in my heart, I send my love and prayers to all the family, he will never be forgotten

lynn and ben bush

December 18, 2012

Matt Im so sorry for you loss .. he is in peace now with your mom .. I know this is hard I've been there .. we are here if you need anything .. love ya <3

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