Richard Lee 'Ricky' Blankenship, age 37, of Gallipolis, died Saturday April 13, 2013 at Holzer Medical Center. Born October 22, 1975 in Charleston, West Virginia.
Ricky is preceded by his grandparents, Harless and Lillian Blankenship, and Fred and Dorothy Conkle, and by his wife's grandparents, Luther and Jana Amos.
A graduate of River Valley High School, Ricky was employed as an auxiliary equipment operator at the Kyger Creek Power Plant. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting, sports, and spending time with his family.
Ricky is survived by his parents, Harless and Karen Louise Conkle Blankenship of Cheshire, wife, Shasta D. Amos Blankenship, 2 sons, Garrett Lee Blankenship and Caleb Wesley Blankenship both at home, 2 brothers, Larry (Lois) Blankenship of Nitro, WV, James (Barbara) Blankenship of St. Albans, WV, 3 sisters, Anna (David) Dowler of Middleport, Kathy Lemley of Middleport, Nancy (Scott) Holbert of Buchanan, VA, mother in law, Teresa Russell of Gallipolis, father in law, John (Melissa) Amos of Cheshire, 2 brothers in law, Bryce and Seth Amos both of Cheshire, and his wife's grandparents, Gene and Mary Oiler of Gallipolis, and Earl and Vicki Russell of Mason. Also survived by several special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM. Saturday April 20, 2013 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor John Mollohan officiating. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 6-8 PM. Pall bearers will be, Curtis English, Dave Smith, Jesse Russell, Jimmy Blankenship, Larry Blankenship and Andrew Blankenship.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family.
An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com