Ernest Blankenship

Ernest "Speedy "Blankenship 76 of 1119 Old Bramwell Rd. Bluefield was welcomed by Jesus to his new home on June 12, 2014. Born in Grundy VA. July 29, 1937. He was the son of the late Nina Blankenship-Moore of Falls Mills and Clellie Blankenship of Pike KY. He has be a resident of Bluefield for 60 and was employed with the West Virginia Water Company for 29 yrs. where he was known as "Speedy". After retirement he enjoyed working on lawn mowers and doing small engine repair. When he took time to relax his favorite things to do were watch John Wayne movies and sit on his front porch with his many friends and reminisce. He is perceived in death by his two sons David Lee, and Michael Dwayne Blankenship. Left to cherish his memories are his wife Brenda C. Blankenship, three daughters Katherine Vaughn and her better half Robbie Perry of Scottsville VA. Darlene Gilley and Melissa Blankenship of Bluefield VA. Four grandsons, Chris Gillenwater and his wife Brittany of Athens WV., Mark Gillenwater of Bluefield VA., Christopher Blankenship of Guthrie OK., ant Tyler Blankenship of Herkermer NY. Great grandchildren Emma & Ethan Gillenwater. A celebration of his life will be Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 6:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. David Bailey officiating. Friends may call on Saturday from 5:00-6:00 at the funeral home. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, 3431 Coal Heritage Road (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV 24701 is serving the family.