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Eli Blank Obituary
ELI BLANK, of Macclenny, passed away peacefully in Jacksonville, FL on December 29, 2005 at the age of 84. Born on September 8, 1921 in Washington, D.C. Eli attended District of Columbia Public Schools and completed his education at Wake Forest University. He served his country in WWII in the Marine Corps. His career included 21 years with the US Justice Department at the National Training Schools for Boys. He worked for Marlowe Sports and his family for 12 years. Eli was past President of the Prince Georges Boys and Girls Club. Eli served as a coach, referee and umpire for over 20 years in PG area. In recognition of his faithful service to the area a football field was dedicated in his name at Prince County Sports Boys and Girls Field.
Mr. Blank moved to Bradenton, FL in 1980 and continued to serve the youth until health prevented his involvement. He was predeceased by parents, Harry and Minnie Blank. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Joanna Blank of Macclenny; children, Harriet Rawls (Vincent) of Florida, Steve Blank (Debbie) of Tennessee, Tom Blank (Betsy) of Annapolis, MD, Yvonne Gurney of Annapolis and Greg Blank (Kathy) of Charleston, WV; brother, Paul Blank (Ruth), 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and in-laws.
A memorial service will be held in Maryland on February 18, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church in Crofton, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be forwarded to Prince Georges County Boys and Girls Club, 425 Forbes Blvd., Suite A, Lanham, MD 20706.
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greg blank
January 27, 2006
Big E,Dad,Papaw,Grandpa,Coach,Pops,Big E From D.C.At sometime in your life Eli Blank was one of these persons to you.He was also hard working,hard headed,fun loving,LOUD,generous,a straight shooter,a sports fanatic for sure.these are a few words that describe my dad ,Eli Blank.A few things I remember growing up.My sister Yvonne and me had show and tell every year in elementary school,we had a Minah bird and dad would alwas bring it to school and pick it back up and take it home for us.Our vacations at Carolina beach with our cousins was always special.Dad would alwas play with us in the ocean,then play tennis with all of us.It seemed like we went out to eat every Sunday at Railroad Inn in Bowie when we were small.I was always a pretty good athlete growing up,i got those genes from dad,he was an outstanding athlete in the DC area for over 40 years.Dad and mom got me an apartment so i could finish my senior year at Parkdale high. Dad would stay some nights with me and i would end up sleeping in the bath tub because he snorred so loud.Whenever i would call home and dad got on the phone he would always ask hows the Family,he always wanted to know what everyone was doing.The last few years he had a lot of things he could of complained about,but i never once heard him.DAD you will ALWAS BE MY HERO.I LOVE YOU,Greg
yvonne gurney
January 26, 2006
My DAD was an honorable man, a loving father to five kids and a loving husband of over 57 years. He touched the lives of many while working for the Boys and Girls Club in PG County, and was well known all over the community. I will never forget all the days he spent going to our sport events. He was at every event that we participated in, no matter what was going on in his busy life. My Dad always tried to come home for dinner so that he could be with his family. I remember all the days I got up early to have breakfast with my Dad when no one else seemed interested. Breakfast was the only meal he ever cooked and he was darn good at it! He also made a great tasting malt milkshake! Another fond memory was the many nights we played cards in Florida, which I will never forget. He won a lot of the times, too! He was quite the card shark! While we were growing up, my Dad worked 2-3 jobs so that we could go on nice vacations every summer, and never want for anything. He loved my Mom dearly! In fact, during one of his last days, he asked my sister to make sure she got something for my Mom for Christmas. This holds a special place in my heart. My Dad was always a very strong person who fought until the very end to keep on living. He never once complained about pain until the very last days of his life. I get my strength for living from my Dad! I am so glad to have had such loving parents!
Dad, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE ~
Your loving daughter, YVONNE
Debbie & Steve Blank
January 15, 2006
We'll both miss you, but we know you are in a better place.
You are a great Dad and will be sadly missed by all that knew you.
Remember the days and long nights of playing "Frustration", the card game.
We love you....
George Weeks, DDS
January 10, 2006
Eli was such a joy to have as a patient. I enjoyed his stories and visits. He will surely be missed. God bless George Weeks
Cathy Rhoden
January 9, 2006
My grandpa was someone that was fun to be around. He was always up for a good game of cards. I will always remember when I was little he would tell my granny that there was a mouse in the house he could hear it. He would pretend that he didn't know it was me watching him read the paper or writing letters at his desk. I loved spending time with grandpa he always had a great story to tell me about his life and I still didn't get to hear them all. He was a great man that will be missed by many. I love you grandpa and miss you.
Richard Ferrante
January 9, 2006
In the short, few years I knew Eli I was fortunate to have share his company and friendship. From the stories he has shared with me of his life, raising his children and husband to Joanna along with his work with the youth in his years with the National Training Schools for Boys, Prince Georges Boys and Girls Club and coaching, It was easy to love and respect him and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends and me. He was a great man and anyone who has been fortunate to have had Eli touch his or her life – was as fortunate as I have been. God Bless Eli.
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