Mr. Lida Dwight Blevins

Mr. Lida Dwight Blevins age 86, of Lansing, NC died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at his home. Mr. Blevins was born March 1, 1926 in Ashe County, to Edd and Stella Blackburn Blevins. Mr. Blevins was preceded in death by his parents and brothers. Lida served in WWII in the Philippines and Japan. He retired from Thomasville Furniture. He was a faithful member and deacon of Oak Hill Baptist Church for 63 years. Lida was a friend to everyone and will be sorely missed.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:00 am at Baptist Chapel by Rev. Billy Joe Blevins and David Miller. Burial will follow in Baptist Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, February 8, 2013 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mr. Blevins is survived by: His Wife: Sally Blevins, 3 sons: Nick Blevins of Jefferson, Eric Blevins and wife Jennifer of Crumpler & Aaron Blevins and wife Rhonda of Lansing, 2 Daughters: Ramona Greer of Winston-Salem & Dana Holman and husband Rob of Todd, 1 Brother: Rev. Billy Joe Blevins of Jefferson, 3 Sisters: Pauline Funk of MD, June Paisley of Grassy Creek & Kay Parsons of Millers Creek also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

The family respectfully request no food or flowers please. Memorials may be made to: Gideons International, PO Box 993, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or High Country Healthcare System Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640..

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Blevins's arrangements.

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