Mr. Ronald Lee Blanken, Sr.

May 21, 1950 - October 24, 2013

Big Stone Gap VA,/Strawberry Patch Ronald L. Blanken Sr, 63, passed away on Thursday ( Oct. 24, 2013) at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap. Ronald was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be missed by all that knew him. He was preceded in death by his father Lee Blanken, and Infant son John Carl Blanken. He is survived by his wife Susan Blanken, of the home, Daugters; Kelsey Blanken, of the home, Christina Ingles (husband) Jason, of Big Stone Gap, Missy Lovell (husband) Deran, of Appalachia, Jenny Pleronski of Richmond VA, Angie Maxwell (husband) Glenis, of Kingsport Tn, sons; Ronald Lee Blanken Jr. "Bo" (wife) Joyce, of N.C.; his mother Hazel Blanken, Brothers; Larry Blanken, of Big Stone Gap, Kenny Blanken (wife)Evie, of Big Stone Gap, Bobby Blanken, of Big Stone Gap, Carl Blanken (wife) Brenda, of Maryland; Many Grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephew and many friends. The family will receive friends, on Sunday (Oct. 27,2013) from 3 until 4 p.m at Holding Funeral Home (17. E. 3rd St. N.) for the visitation. The funeral service will be conducted following the visitation in the Funeral home chapel with the Rev. Mike Meade officiating. The graveside service will follow in the Blanken family cemetery in Strawberry Patch. You may go online to view the obituary or sign the guest registry at www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home is serving the Blanken family.