Frank R. Blankenship

Frank Randall "Randy" Blankenship of Aberdeen died Sept. 1 as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was 24. Born Oct. 24, 1980 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, MD, Mr. Blankenship was the son of Norman and Mancy Wagoner Blankenship of Perryville. He was employed by Thompson Electric in Aberdeen and had previously worked at Rick's Rain Gutters and J.P. Chevrolet. He earned a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, was a member of the Empire Dreams Car Club and enjoyed playing ice hockey with the Dragons in York, PA. Mr. Blankenship volunteered at the VA Hospital at Perry Point, where he accumulated more than 600 hours of service. He was a registered organ donor. Relatives said he was devoted to his family and always smiling, and was a kind and gentle young man who touched many people's hearts. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancee, Christa Young of Aberdeen; two daughters Kailey Elizabeth Blankenship and Autumn Kay Mullins of Aberdeen; a brother, Adam Blankenship of Perryville, and his fiancee, Amanda Young of Perryville; his grandparents, Katie Webb of Perryville and Marie Cianelli Wagoner of Havre de Grace. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Gilbert Wagoner, Frank Webb and Ruby Lowe Blankenship. Services were Wednesday at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. in Aberdeen, with Pastor Harold Phillips of Pleasantview Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in Bel Air Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Jason Hash, Chris Quinn, John McGlothlin, Adam Blankenship, Ronald and Jason Wagoner, Andy Montville and Joseph Gamatoria. Contributions may be sent to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001 Visitation: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001