Larry Blevins

Mr. Larry Dean Blevins age 66 of Lansing died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at his home. Mr. Blevins was born in Ashe County on March 17, 1944 to the late Howard and Cynthia "Peggy" Denny Blevins. He loved to hunt and fish, ginseng hunt and to search for arrow heads. Dean loved to spend time with all of his friends and family. He served in the US Army being stationed in Korea during the Vietnam conflict. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Blevins.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 2:00pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Jamie Denny and Minister David Lyalls. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with Military Rites. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00pm Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.  Mr. Blevins is survived by, his wife: Carolyn Coldiron Blevins, one daughter: Angela Blevins Combs and husband Rodney of Crumpler, one son: Larry Sean Blevins of Crumpler, his mother: Peggy Blevins of Whitetop, VA, three sisters: Judy Taylor of Fries, VA, Carolyn Webb and June Pruitt of Whitetop, VA, four brothers: Ronnie Blevins of Marion, VA, Jackie Blevins of Warrensville, Eugene Blevins of Glendale Springs, Roger Blevins of Lenoir, 4 grandchildren, Tyler Combs, Mason Combs, Allison "Alli" Blevins, Parker Blevins, and several nieces and nephews.  Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to: Seby Jones Cancer Center, PO Box 2600, Boone, NC 28607, or High Country Health Care Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640.  The family would like to thank Dr. Gray, Dr. Mack and the staff of Seby Jones Cancer Center for all their help during Dean's illness.  You may send or view condolences to the family though our website www.ashelawn.com.  Ashelawn Memorial Chapel and Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Blevins' arrangements.