Donald Lee Blankenship

WILLIAMSBURG, WV - Donald Lee Blankenship, 78 of Williamsburg, WV passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at his residence. Born May 12, 1941 at Friars Hill, WV he was the son of the late Lester and Elsie McCoy Blankenship. Donald retired from the Maintenance Department at the WV School of Osteopathic Medicine. He was a member of the Band of Hope Baptist Church. He loved mowing his lawn, working his garden, hunting, and spending time outdoors riding his four-wheeler. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Blankenship. Survivors include his loving wife of fifty-six years, Wanda Lewis Blankenship, son, Paul Blankenship of Williamsburg, WV, daughter, Betty Clifton (Tom) of Shady Spring, WV sisters, Louise Moody of Muddy Creek Mtn. and Inez McMillion of Frankford, WV, grandchildren, Emily King of Knoxville, TN, Eric Clifton (Gabby) of Daniels, WV, Kayla Blankenship of Buckhannon, WV, Josh Blankenship (Tiffany) and Jake Blankenship (Danielle) all of Coal Camp, MO, seven great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Renick, WV with Pastor Otis Lewis and Pastor Marshall Cochran officiating. Online guestbook can be signed at www.morganfh.net . Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg, WV.