Harley Blankenship

Harley Eugene Blankenship, 67, of Rainelle, WV, passed away unexpected at his residence on Monday, November 2, 2026.

He was born August 11, 1959 at Ronceverte, WV, a son of the late Harley Harvey Blankenship and Edith Ellen Hamrick Blankenship.

Harley was an EMT with Jan Care Ambulance Service; he never knew a stranger and was a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran.

He is survived by his two sons, Shane Douglas Blankenship of Renick and Cordell Eugene Blankenship of Lewisburg; grandchildren, Lisa Marie Blankenship and Maverick Douglas Blankenship; His companion, Edith Poe of Rainelle; two brothers, David Blankenship and Wayne Hamrick; a nephew, D.J. Blankenship and a Niece, Elizabeth Blankenship and several cousins.

He will be cremated and a family service will be held at a later date.