David Wayne Blankenship, 62, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Winchester Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Front Royal Fire Department on November 2, 2024 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. R. Mark Jordon officiating. Inurnment will be private.

David was born August 29, 1962 in Front Royal, Virginia, son of the late Frank Harmon Blankenship, Sr. and Hazel Louise Layton Blankenship.

David was a volunteer firefighter for 46 years serving the community of the Front Royal Fire Department Company 1 starting at 16 years of age and made this his life-long career. He retired after 25 dedicated years from Dulles Airport. He was a Warren County High School graduate Class of 1980.

Surviving is two daughters, Raine L. Blankenship and Jessica Rima; two sons, David Wayne Blankenship, Jr. and Jonathan King-Blankenship; one brother Frank H. Blankenship, Jr.; one sister, Patsy Blankenship Stern; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Judy Blankenship Holly.

Memorial contributions may made to the Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department, 221 North Commerce Ave., Front Royal, Virginia 22630.