Elmer Blankenship

Elmer Blankenship, 73 of Buchanan, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sharon Blankenship; son, John Blankenship; daughter, Cynthia Blankenship; mother-in-law, Ruth Ambrose; grandchildren, Nathan and Dusty Young, Jacob Blankenship, Vanessa Mitera, Victoria, Layna, and Payton Blankenship; great-grandchildren, Luca, Mylah, and Barett Young; sister, Gladys Matney, Brenda Justus; and countless other dearly loved ones. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 6 from 2-3pm followed with a funeral service at 3pm at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Springwood Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.