Herbert L Blevins

Birth date: Oct 9, 1936 Death date: Dec 17, 2014

DAMASCUS, VIRGINIA - Herbert L. Blevins , 78, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 in Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, North Carolina.He was born in Rodeal, West Virginia; son of the late Arden Ray and Nervie Shumate Blevins. He was retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service. He was employed by Columbus McKinnon for 9 years. He was a Member of Azen Baptist Church.He is survived by his wife, Carrie Trivett Blevins; son, Steve Blevins and wife, Rosemary of Seattle, WA; daughter, Kelly Dancer and husband, John of Damascus, VA; step son, Melvin Wagner and wife, Elaine of Rock Fall, IL; five sisters, Thelma Harrington and husband Delmar of Konnarock, VA, Betty Neff and husband, Bill of Marion, VA, Kay Lambert and husband, Dean of Middleburg, FL, Carol Shuffler and husband, Eugene of Union Grove, NC, Mary Sue Lee of Orlando, FL; three brothers, John Blevins and wife, Mary of Green Cove, VA, Joe Blevins and wife Vianna of Konnarock, VA, Jim Blevins and wife, Evelyn of Konnarock, VA; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; he had numerous special friends who he loved dearly.Funeral Services for Herbert L. Blevins will be conducted at 11:00 AM Sunday, December 21, 2014 in Azen Baptist Church, Damascus, Virginia with Pastor Robert Blevins, Pastor Jimmy Lundy, and Pastor Johnny Osborne officiating. Interment will follow in Azen Cemetery, Damascus, Virginia. Military Rites will be conducted by Highlands Veterans Honor Guard and U.S. Navy Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Shannon Naff, Joe Naff, John Sawyer, Hervy Stricklin, Ben Hayes, and Jeremy Blevins.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, December 20, 2014 in Azen Baptist Church, Damascus, Virginia. On line condolences may be sent to the Blevins family through our website and a video tribute may be viewed at www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mr. Blevins and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 North Shady Avenue, Damascus, VA 24236, ph.#276-475-3631.Read Obituary

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Garrett Funeral Home

488w ago

Created a Tribute Video in memory of Herbert L Blevins.

Roger. Pennington & Family

Herb was a good friend and will be missed by eveyone but he has gone home now to be with our lord roger katie terry christian he was great friend

Nadine

418w ago

I came across a picture of his at a local thrift store in Pennsylvania. I was thrilled, as I have been going to the outer banks since the 80's. Having lived in Virginia, it was a vacation spot for us for many years. I am saddened to hear of his passing.

Greg Widener

486w ago

in honor of Herbert.

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Sheriff Newman

488w ago

Sheriff Fred Newman and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of Herbert Blevins. If our Sheriff’s Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sheriff Newman and Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office

John Henderson

488w ago

in honor of Herbert.

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Herbie, & Matthew Henderson

488w ago

in honor of Herbert.

It was an honor to be part of the music at Herbs funeral service. He will be missed. May God bless the family. Love, Herbie, Carol & Matthew

Loren Adiniah Shumate

488w ago

in honor of Herbert.

Claude Gable

488w ago

To Carrie and family, very sorry for you and for all of us for the loss of Herb, we will miss him very much. My family and I send you our very best thoughts, take care.

Greta Powers

488w ago

in honor of Herbert.

A pale pink candle with a lit flame, surrounded by small white flowers and a purple bud against a soft pink background.

Greta Powers

Carrie you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you and are saddened by the loss of our dear brother in Christ. We know he is in a much better place and one day we will see him again.

John Henderson

488w ago

in honor of Herbert.