Mr. David Ralph Blevins, age 78 of Valdese, NC formerly of Ashe died Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at his home. Mr. Blevins was born April 14, 1929 in Rock, WV to the late Oscar and Maggie Blevins. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife: Mary Lee Blevins, sister: Leslie Blevins and, brothers: Lester, Lacy, Reeves, Ernie, Lovie, Harvey and Vernon Blevins. Mr. Blevins attended Trinity Baptist Church. He was a loving father and grandfather. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 2:00pm at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Scott Moneyham, Rev. Fred Richardson and Minister Danny Mille will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Brooks cemetery in Lansing. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Friday, Sept. 14th at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. Blevins is survived by: 2 daughters: Belinda Mosteller of Conley Springs, NC & Charlene Rupard of Colletsville, NC 2 brothers: Montie Blevins of Jefferson, NC and Marvin Blevins of Lansing, NC 3 sisters: Bessie Sexton of West Jefferson, NC, Ella Mae Francis of Jefferson, NC and Wilma Richardson of Lansing, NC. 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren You may send email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.