Blankenship, Shelvey S.
(16 January, 1936 Miller Co autogram)
    Shelvey S. Blankenship was born in Russell County, Kentucky, May 16,
Mrs. Albert Prewit; age 91 years 9 months and 23 days old.  He
volunteered for service in the civil war Sept. 5, 1864, and was
discharged June 29, 1865.  At an early age he untied with
the Church of Christ at Freedom and lived a devoted Christian life
until his Master called him home to reap the reward of his labors.
     He was married to Elizabeth Huddleston Janury 21, 1866.  To this
union were born 3 children.  His wife and one son, Leo preceded him in
death.  On May 22, 1899, he was united in marriage to Emaline Patterson,
who preceded him in death on Sept. 18, 1922.  He was united in marriage
to Loretta Patterson. She preceded him in death on  September 5, 1934.
He leaves to mourn his loss two children, Rufus of Linn Creek and Mrs.
Mary Huddleston of Linn Creek.  Four step-children by the second
marriage,  Arch Patterson of High Point, Huse and Herschel of Linn
Creek, and Mrs. Lizzie Page of Oklahma, and five step-children by the
last marriage------Mrs. Albert Prewit, Lake Ozark,  Mrs. Mae Long,
Eldon, Arthur, Elbert and Carlos Patterson of Kansas City; nine
grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild.  He is also survived by one sister,  Mrs. John
Head, of Torointo, and three brothers, Charles of Oklahomma, John of
Passover and David of Taney county.
     The body was taken to Freedom cemetery for burial by Phillips and
son funeral directors. Rev. lDonald spoke comforting words to the
bereaved ones.  Four of his grandsons, Willis, Ed, Robin and Charley
Huddleston and two of his great grandsons Winfred and Wedall Huddleston
were Pallbearers.
 written by Mrs. George Bunch

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