Billy Richard Blankenship

November 11, 1956 - October 4, 2020

Billy Richard Blankenship age 63, of Raven, Virginia passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Tazewell, Virginia. He was born November 11, 1956 in Richlands, Virginia and was the son of the late Bill and Genet Blankenship. He was a lifetime resident of the area. He was loved by many and will be missed. Billy is survived by his Loving wife, Emma Frances Cordle Blankenship of Raven, VA Son, Billy Richard Blankenship, Jr. of Raven, VA Stepchildren: Barbara Miller of Richlands, VA Tammy Mabe and husband Keith of Richlands, VA John Griffith and wife, Michelle of Richlands, VA Sisters: Melissa Vickers and husband, Robert of NC Mary Morgan of Richlands, VA Brothers: Charles Blankenship of NC Danny Blankenship of Richlands, VA Teddy Blankenship of NC Special Niece, Trish Blankenship Step-grandchildren: Scotty Miller, Michael Miller, Amanda Sweeney, Elizabeth Banegas, Danielle Key, Adrianna Griffith, Austin Griffith Step-great grandchildren: Ashton Sweeney, Elijah Sweeney, Rylee Miller, Lance Key and Emma Key. The funeral service for Billy R. Blankenship will be conducted at 12:00 pm on Friday, October 9, 2020 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Dannie Short officiating. Interment will follow at the Blankenship Family Cemetery in Rowe, Virginia. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the funeral home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday and Thursday night at the funeral home beginning at 6:00 pm. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com