Roger D. Blankenship, 60, of Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Holzer Medical Center. He was born October 23, 1951 in Mason County, West Virginia, son of the late Okey Blankenship and Virginia Camden Blankenship. Roger was a truck driver. Surviving are his children, Roger D. (Amanda) Blankenship II of Wellston, Ohio, Renee (Sean) Drake of Clarksville, Tennessee, Keith (Debbie) Eleam of Vinton, Ohio; 5 grandchildren; several brothers and sisters. Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Jennifer Blankenship and a son, Kevin Blankenship. Family services were held on Sunday, March 11, 2012. Family Services Held