Blankenship, Charles Dana, age 56, of Farmersville, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010. Charles was a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran and true patriot. Charles is survived by his son: Charles D. Blankenship II; daughter: Diane O'Donnell; brother and sister-in-law: Clarence (Phyllis) Blankenship; sister and brother-in-law: Alice (Richard) Eby; special friend: Caroline Sanders; and numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Clarence & Mary Blankenship; brother: John Blankenship; and nephew: Rickie Eby. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel) 3940 Kettering Blvd. Kettering with Pastor Wade Gates officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday morning from 10:00 A.M. until time of memorial services at 11:00 A.M.