Garland Blankenship Obituary

Garland Timothy "Tim" Blankenship

Garland Timothy "Tim" Blankenship, 81, of Tiffin, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022.

He was born March 13, 1941, the son of Garland and Pearl (Crockett) Blankenship.

Tim is survived by nephews and nieces, Mitchell (Shanna) Blankenship, Sue (Adkins) Venoy, Michael (Pam) Adkins, Diana (Pruitt) Cable, Samantha (Mark) Blankenship Ash, and Karen Pruitt; several great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; seven siblings, Samuel Blankenship, Anna Blankenship, Marilyn (Blankenship) Pruitt, Jane (Blankenship) Adkins, Karl Blankenship, Glenna (Blankenship) Childers, and Gary Blankenship; nephew, Doug Blankenship; and niece, Kimberly Pruitt.

He grew up on a 300-acre farm on Beech Fork in Lavalette, West Virginia, which by all accounts was his Heaven on earth. Growing up on a farm, Tim knew the meaning of hard work, harvesting crops, baling hay, and caring for livestock. Summers were spent swimming in the creek, picking berries, and having picnics with family. The farm was a place for family and friends to gather, stringing beans on the front porch, football games in the yard, listening to 'The Lone Ranger' on the radio, and epic house parties.

After graduating from Wayne High School in 1959, Tim enlisted in U.S. Army, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War from 1963-1965, and U.S. Army Reserve from 1965-1969. Following his return from military duty, Tim put down roots in Tiffin and started work as a Maintenance Technician at Union Carbide Processing Plant in Fostoria, where he worked for 34 years until his retirement in 2000. Tim was a member of Moose Lodge 846, VFW Post 2858, and AMVETS Post 48 in Tiffin.

The quintessential man's man, but also quite a ladies' man, Tim was the epitome of tall, dark, and handsome while also being the stoic, strong, and silent type. Underneath a rugged exterior, he conveyed a quiet tenderness and care for those he loved. Always putting others first, Tim was a generous man with a big heart. His easy-going attitude and playful sense of humor made his stories even more entertaining.

He was a music aficionado with an affinity for classic television, old westerns, war movies, or a crime drama. He appreciated a good cup of coffee and a home-cooked meal. Tim enjoyed spending time with family and friends and he looked forward to the annual Crockett Family Reunion at Beech Fork. Tim will be best remembered for his love for children, devotion to family, and his patriotism.

Tim's services will be Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Morris Funeral Home in Wayne, West Virginia. The family viewing will be 12:30-1 p.m., visitation from 1-2 p.m, and Tim's memorial service at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in the family cemetery in Bowen, West Virginia.

Online condolences may be sent at www.morrisfuneralhome.com.