Leonard Blevins

. Mr. Leonard Douglas Blevins  age 81, of Lansing, NC died Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Blevins was born on September 5, 1929 in Ashe County to Walter and Zenna Testerman Blevins. In addition to his parents Mr. Blevins was preceded in death by two brothers, Ford and Lonnie Blevins. Mr. Blevins was a member of Liberty Baptist Church where he was a faithful member.  He was also a veteran who served in the US Army from 1951 till 1953. Leonard was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and American Legion Post 275 where he was past commander. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 14, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Liberty Baptist Church by Rev. Russell Sheets and Sonny Williams. Burial will follow in the Dixon - Testerman Cemetery with military rites. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, January 13th at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. Blevins is survived by: His wife:  Helen Richardson Blevins Son - Tim Blevins and wife Carol of Lansing, NC Daughter - Diane Nixon and husband Dean of Millers Creek, NC Brother - Dale Blevins of Lenoir, NC Sister - Ola Vineard of Winston-Salem, NC 4 grandchildren:  Brandon Speaks, Chad Blevins, Bradley Blevins & Derry Nixon 1 great-grandchild:  Chole Blevins 1 step-grandchild, 2 step-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to:  Dixon-Testerman Cemetery Fund, 4680 Silas Creek Rd., Lansing, NC  28643 You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Blevins's arrangements.