Ralph Blankenship, 67, of Isaban departed this life on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Logan Regional Medical Center. 

Born at home on May 17, 1954 in Isaban, he was the son of the late Fred and Edith (Griffey) Blankenship.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Timmy Ray Blankenship and Billy Blankenship; and one sister: Bonnie Sue Blankenship. 

Ralph loved to be outside.  He loved fishing, riding ATV’s through the mountains, and sitting on the front porch; but most of all enjoyed spending time with his children, who will miss him dearly.  He enjoyed watching reruns of old westerns and the Andy Griffith Show, and in more recent years, would spend hours swinging on the front porch while keeping a close eye on the bird feeder in the yard. 

Those left to love and cherish his memory are his sons: Roland Chase (Caitlyn Hufford) Roberts of Parkersburg and Evan Blankenship of Catawba, NC; his daughters: Tara (Calvin Riffe) Thomason of Justice and Kim (Jeremy) Cline of Isaban; one granddaughter: Danielle Cline; one grandson: Ethan Thomason; one brother: Freddy Joe Blankenship; two sisters: Wilma Lockhart and Mary Bell Banks; his dear friend: Rose Harris; and several special nieces and nephews.  Ralph will also be sadly missed by his special dogs: Chico and Lucky.    

Friends may gather with the family Tuesday November 30, 2021 from 6-9 PM at the Isaban Church of God with a special service at 7 PM.  Funeral services will commence at the church Wednesday December 1, 2021 at 1PM with Pastor Jeremy Compton and Gary Justice officiating.  Burial will follow in the Brushy Fork Cemetery at Isaban, where Ralph will be carried to his resting place by: Calvin Riffe, Jeremy Cline, Roland Chase Roberts, Evan Blankenship, Ethan Thomason, and Jason Coleman. 

He may be gone from our sight but never from our hearts.