David Bruce "Nubby" Blankenship, 82, of Rutherfordton

David Bruce "Nubby" Blankenship, 82, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away July 9, 2025.

Born July 18, 1942, in Rutherford County, David was the son of the late Robert Louie Blankenship and Valoree Philbeck Blankenship. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Ronald Blankenship and Robert Louie Blankenship, Jr.

David is survived by his wife, Vickie Hoover Blankenship, his son, Kevin Blankenship and wife Leslie of Bostic, his daughter, Tracie Hill of Myrtle Beach, SC; his sister Shirley Blankenship Fraley of Rutherfordton; four grandchildren, Morgan Hill, Trinity Washington, Ava Blankenship, and Ginger Blankenship; and one great-granddaughter, Bailey Davis.

A devoted member of Second Baptist Church in Rutherfordton, David was a man of faith and service. Affectionately known as "Nubby," David retired after 28 years of service with Timken. He had a passion for sports and dedicated over 30 years to umpiring middle school, high school, open league and church softball games across the area.

A funeral service was held July 12 at Second Baptist Church in Rutherfordton.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton in memory of David.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family of David Blankenship.