On Monday, June 6, 2022, William "Billy" Reid Blankenship passed away suddenly at the age of 77.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Malcolm and Stella Rigney Blankenship; three brothers, Malcolm Wayne Blankenship, David Leroy Blankenship, and Dale Edward Blankenship; one sister, Sharon Sue Blankenship Altice; and his sister-in-law, Patricia Kelley Blankenship.

Those left to cherish Billy's memory are his two brothers, Dennis Eugene Blankenship and Timothy Earl Blankenship; one sister, Carol Ann Blankenship LaPrad (Gary); two sisters-in-law, Patricia Bush Blankenship and Nancy Clark Blankenship; and one brother-in-law, Lee Roy Altice.

Although he never had children of his own, he was proud of his eight nephews and two nieces and their families. Ronnie Blankenship (Pam), Bobby "Bo" Blankenship (Libby), Donna Blankenship Pelletteri (Patrick), Tony Blankenship (Diana), Melissa Blankenship Harvey (Mike), Robert Blankenship (Angela), Richard Altice (Ginger), Brett LaPrad (Danielle), Jason LaPrad (Savannah), and Logan Blankenship.

Billy served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was granted an honorable discharge in September 1967. He spent many years of his life enjoying golf, softball, and C.B. Radio. He was an avid Hokie fan and enjoyed all sports in general. He was a former employee of Roanoke Electric Steel and 7/11 convenience stores.

Upon Billy's request, no services will be held.