Lonnie Blevins

Mr. Lonnie Howard Blevins age 88, of Grassy Creek, NC died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Margate Health & Rehab.  Mr. Blevins was born on February 7, 1922 in Ashe, NC to Walter and Zenna Testerman Blevins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife: Kate Blevins, Brothers:  Henry Ford Blevins, James Blevins & Willard Blevins, grandson: David Blevins. Mr. Blevins served in the US Marines during WWII. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM,  Saturday, October 9, 2010  at Liberty Baptist Church by Rev. Russell Sheets and Sonny Williams with military rites. Burial will follow in Dixon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM  Friday, October 8th at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. Blevins is survived by: Two sons:  Roger Blevins of Grassy Creek, NC & James Blevins of Myrtle Beach, SC Two Brothers: Leonard Blevins of Lansing, NC & Dale Blevins of Lenoir, NC One Sister - Ola Vineard of Winston-Salem, NC Three grandchildren:  Lisa Halcomb, Michael Blevins & Tina Jones 6 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to:  Liberty Baptist Church Youth c/o Tina Jones 351 Ray Rd., West Jefferson, NC  28694. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Blevins's arrangements.