Danny M. Blankenship, 68, of Morganton, NC, went to be with his heavenly Father Monday, March 3, 2025.
Born in Burke County, NC on August 10, 1956, he was the son of Shirley Mae Epley Helms and the late Clarence Melvin Blankenship. Danny was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Disabled American Veterans. He was a member of Mull’s Grove Baptist Church and was a loving and devoted husband, son, father and friend. Danny worked at numerous businesses, including Carolina Shoe, Drexel Heritage, Davis Woodturning, Hamby Garage, and Rector Garage.
In addition to his mother, those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Diane Watson Blankenship; sons, Eric Blankenship (Jackie) and Phillip Blankenship; step-daughter, Sabrina D. Frye (Logan); grandchildren, Zackary Blankenship, Damon Blankenship, Loclyn Blankenship, and Autumn Blankenship; step-grandchildren, Celeste Watson and Henry Frye; brothers, Clarence M. Blankenship, Jr. and Dennis E. Blankenship; sisters, Susan Leona Owens, Barbara J. Franklin (Donald), and Regina Mae Ollis (Michael); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home. Burial will follow in Silver Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors provided by the NC National Guard and the Caldwell County Veterans Honor Guard.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Eric, so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God give you and your family peace of mind. My prayers are with you. Charlotte
We send our condolences to you and the family may GOD bring you all peace and comfort during this time.Our prayers go out to everyone .
Danny,I missed u so much I had a good life with u it just not long enough I feel so lost I just don’t know what to do ur not in pain no more walking with god Love you sweetie Diane
Tell Diane that I love her very much she is one special person and I didn't know that his son was one of my coworkers Eric and his wife I think I work with both I'm so sorry for your loss I love you guys I hope to make it Sunday to the funeral Diane you've got my number it's in your book you wrote it down love you girl
Danny was a great guy. He will be missed.
So sorry for your loss!! Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time and the days ahead!! Love you Diane!!🙏❤️🙏