RYAN "JAMIE" BLANKENSHIP

Ryan "Jamie" Blankenship, 37, of Seville, passed away on December 18, 2022 at his residence with his loved ones at his side. He was born on August 17, 1985 to Terry and Peggy (nee: McIlwee) Blankenship in Richlands, VA.

He worked as a Software Developer for NASA. He was a graduate of Cloverleaf High School, Akron University, and a veteran of the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne, an avid Miami Hurricanes football fan, and concert goer. Jamie loved to play guitar and cherished the time he spent with his children.

Jamie will be dearly missed by Mande, his loving spouse of 17 years; loving children Kylar, Kellen, and Kaisley; siblings: Terry Lee (Dina), Bryan (Jessica); parents: Terry and Peggy Blankenship; Son in Law: Ron (Cyndi) Scott, brothers-in-law: Derrik (Kelly) Nyomo, Ronnie Scott, Jeremey (Jeana) Nyomo. He was a loving uncle to many.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2022 from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at Carlson Funeral Home 3477 Medina Rd, Medina, OH 44256 (Corner of Rt. 18 & River Styx). Burial will take place on Friday, December 23, 2022 at 12:30 P.M. in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery 10175 Rawiga Rd, Seville, OH .

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Medina Hospital and 2 North for the compassionate care they gave Jamie.

Memorials are suggested to the children's educational fund in lieu of flowers. Online condolences can be given at www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com .