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2022
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Rickey Blankenship Obituary
Rickey A. Blankenship, 64, of Hoytville, passed away at 10:16 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022.
He was born Dec. 5, 1958, in Grundy, Virginia, to the late Clinton and Shelby (Deel) Blankenship.
Rickey is survived by his daughter, Taylor (Seth) Brocksieker of Deshler; son, Clinton Blankenship of Dayton; brother, Gary Blankenship of Virginia; sisters, Shelia (Allen) Long of Virginia and Annette Boyer of Virginia; and grandchildren, Jayden, Bentley, and Connor Brocksieker of Deshler.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ferlin Blankenship.
Rickey was a member of Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department. He was an avid hunter and was a member of AEP Pool League.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.
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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Smith-Crates Funeral Home - North Baltimore515 N Main St, North Baltimore, OH 45872
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5
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Smith-Crates Funeral Home - North Baltimore515 N Main St, North Baltimore, OH 45872
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