William Harold Blankenship

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February 22, 1937 ~ December 21, 2008


Resided in: Burnsville, NC

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William Harold Blankenship, 71, of 86 Fraiser Lane, Burnsville, formerly of Asheville, died Sunday, December 21, 2008, at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital. Mr. Blankenship was born in Buncombe County and was an Army veteran. He was a retired, self-employed insurance adjuster and he held a private pilot's license. He is survived by his wife, Janice Honeycutt Blankenship; one daughter, Vicki Briggs of Burnsville; two sons, Daniel Glen Blankenship of Asheville and Van Blankenship of Black Mountain; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral will be at 2:00 pm. Friday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Dean Honeycutt and Bobby Revis officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery. His family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

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  1. Van and Danny…I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, marcie

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  2. I have known Harold about 40 years in the insurance adjusting business around Asheville. I would run in to Harold at different body shops, see him and Jeane at Claims Association meetings and at the Cracker Barrel. My deepest sympathy to Harold’s family. He was a good man.

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  3. Van,may God bring comfort and peace to you and your family.In moments like this it becomes even more real how much we need God in every part of our lives.May the God of all eternity be with you each moment,Prayers,Joe

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  4. Van, just to let you know that we love you, we are deeply sorrowed by your loss, and you are definitely in our prayers at this time.

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  5. Van,
    We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We will be praying for you, Lori, and your family.

    Love,
    Neil & Priscilla Kendrick

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  7. Van, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless. Let us know if we can help in anyway.

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  8. Van, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless. Let us know if we can help in anyway.

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  9. I attended school with Harold from elementary to high school. He was also a neighbor. Dennis knew him from the hunting club. We send our condolences and prayers to the family. May GOD bless you at this time of grief.

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  10. Sorry to hear about Harold. I have not seen him in several years, but he was a good friend back in the Emma Airport days. We will always remember him………Ken Anders

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  11. I was so sorry to learn that Harold had passed away and wish to extend condolences to his family and friends. I had not seen him in a long time, but knew him well having worked together in the insurance industry for many years. Harold will not be forgotten.

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  14. Dear Mrs. Blankenship & Family,
    We have worked with Harold for many years in the insurance business. He will be missed.Heaven has welcomed a special person. May God comfort you all with wonderful Memories. With Sympathy & Loving Prayers, Deborah Babb Hicks

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  15. Pawpal you truly are missed…..we have so many wonderful memories together! we all love you!! and cant wait to see you up above one day

    Vangie,Chazi,Danielle

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