Patrick “Tyler” Blankenship, 38, of Barboursville, WV, passed away on April 24, 2024, in Barboursville. He was born on January 30, 1986, in Huntington, WV.
Tyler had a true zest for life. His son, Cameron James, was his main focus. An amazing father, son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, carpenter, mentor, and friend to all he knew. An avid motorcyclist, hunter, fisherman, and life-long baseball enthusiast. He especially excelled in his love of carpentry.
He is survived by his son, Cameron James Blankenship; his parents, James Blankenship, of Barboursville, WV and Teresa Blankenship, of Ceredo, WV; brothers, Jacob Blankenship (Brittany) (Gabriella and Marshall) of Chesapeake, OH, Matthew Blankenship (Billie Jo) (Peyton) of Ashland, KY; paternal grandmother, Margaret Blankenship, Barboursville, WV; maternal grandparents, James and Joan West of Ceredo, WV; uncles and aunts, Doug and Carrie Blankenship (Sean, Jeremy and Cara, and Stephen), Mark Blankenship, Brent and Tracy Blankenship, (Josh and Kelly), (Coty and Shea), (Presley and Dustin), Danny Joe Blankenship (Garrett), Tracey and Danielle West (Brennen, Samantha, Ella, Emma, and Holden).
Preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Doug Blankenship, cousins, Matthew Blankenship, James Hayden West, and Cory Allen West.
Special mention: Ann Hash Nelson, Kris (Moe) Adkins, Leah Adams Web, Aaron and Meredith Littman, Craig Jeffery, Eugene Morrison, Kenny Reynolds, Chris Aluise, Heather Blake, Selena Lucas, Don Braley, and a host of precious people too numerous to name.
Pall Bearers: Jacob and Matthew Blankenship, Josh Blankenship, Kris Adkins, Chris Aluise, and Aaron Littman.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please donate time or money to the organizations closest to Tyler’s heart, “Mitch Stadium” or “Huntington City Mission”.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.