Obituary of Charles W. Blank
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Charles Wayne Blank, 84, of West Jefferson, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015 at Ashe Assisted Living.
Originally a native of St. Louis, MO, he moved to West Jefferson in 1997. A veteran of the US Air Force, Charles served during the Korean Conflict. He received his BA Degree from St. Louis University. Mr. Blank retired as a Regional Manager from Alexander and Alexander Inc., and Fidelity and Deposit Co. of Baltimore, Maryland. Charles also had many fond memories of his constant companion, his dog, Rudy.
Surviving are his children, Gary Blank and wife, Sally, of Lone Jack, MO, Terese Gamphor and husband, Danny, of Barnette, MO, Gregory Blank and wife, Kathryn, of Centerview, MO, and Curtis Blank and wife, Trish, of Independence, MO; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and his close friend of many years, Heidi Apel of Wilmington. He was preceded in death by one son, Christopher Wayne Blank and his mother, Linda May Smith.
Services will be private.
Memorials may be made to the Ashe Services for Aging, 180 Chatty Rob Lane, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory in Boone is serving the Blank family.