Paul Blevins

Mr. Paul Jones Blevins Sr. age 84 of West Jefferson, NC died Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Blevins was born July 25, 1924 in Ashe County to the late Arthur and Lela Massey Blevins.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one brother:  Robert Blevins and two sisters: Violet Blevins and Mary Oliver. Mr. Blevins was a member of Landmark Baptist Church.  He was a retired truck driver with over forty years of service.  He enjoyed CB and ham radio operation. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Tommy Wurth and Rev. Charles McCoy. Burial will follow in the Blevins Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 - 2:00 PM prior to the service. Mr. Blevins is survived by: His wife:  Gertie Schroder Blevins Four sons:  Paul Blevins Jr. of Boone, NC, Charles Blevins of Cochranville, PA, Donald Blevins of Swoope, VA and Michael Scott Kirby of West Jefferson Two daughters:  Mary Mears of Quarryville, PA and Shirley Phipps of Cochranville, PA Five brothers:  Dean, Fred, R. L., Rex and Larry Blevins all of Lansing, NC Three sisters:  Faye Testerman of Grassy Creek, NC, Ruth Blackburn and Beryl Carter of Lansing, NC 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Landmark  Baptist Church. You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.