Mr. Bryce Franklin Blevins age 84 of West Jefferson, NC, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at his home. Mr. Blevins was born May 31, 1923 in Ashe County to the late Mitch and Hattie Pennington Blevins. Mr. Blevins was member of Obids Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, May 23, 2008 at Obids Baptist Church by Rev. Tom Graybeal. Burial will follow in Low Gap Cemetery. Mr. Blevins will lie in state from 10:00 - 11:00 AM prior to the service. Mr. Blevins is survived by: 2 sons: Frank Bare and wife Donna of North Wilkesboro, NC & Ronnie Blevins and wife Kelley of West Jefferson, NC 1 daughter: Patty Miller and husband Ervin of North Wilkesboro, NC 1 step-son: Buster Turnmire of North Wilkesboro, NC 1 brother: Brandt Blevins of Rhonda, NC 1 sister: Louise Shumate of West Jefferson 6 grandchildren: Cheyenne, Leanna, Meghan, Patty, Brandon and Shawn 1 great-grandchild: Hayden Several nieces and nephews Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to either of the following: Ashe Services for Aging PO Box 9 West Jefferson, NC 28694 High Country Health Care Hospice PO Box 421 Jefferson, NC 28694 You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.