Michael “Mike” Dennis Blankenship

Michael Dennis “Mike” Blankenship, age 61 of Glade Hill died Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by parents, Jimmy and Janice Blankenship; grandparents, Dennis and Meredith Thurman; father-in-law, Moir McAlexander. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ellen Blankenship; son, Ira Jacob Blankenship; daughter, Jessica Huffman (Deven); daughter, Casey Blankenship; special daughter, Kimberly Gillispie; grandchildren, Karly and Luke Potter, Cassidy Taylor, and Lincoln Blankenship; mother-in-law, Mary Lou McAlexander; brother and sister-in-law, Hermon and Laura Payne; along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at Flora Funeral Chapel 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2020 with Dr. Stan Parris officiating. Interment will take place in Patrick Memorial Gardens, Stuart. His family will receive friends one hour prior to services at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.