THE FLAGLER TRIBUNE
Bunnell, Florida
Thursday, December 15, 1955
 
Willard Blankenship, 50, was found dead in his trailer home in Flagler Beach last Wednesday night by his mother who had gone to the trailer several times looking for him; but failed to find the body lying between the bed and wall until her last trip. It was stated that he died from natural causes.

Graveside services were held Saturday at 2 P. M. in Hope Cemetery with Rev. R. W. Dickert, pastor of the Flagler Beach Community Memorial Church; officiating. Pallbearers were Robert Burnsed, Harry Whetstone, Clyde Williams, William McDowell, George Wickline and Lewis Slaugh.

Woodward-Lowther Funeral Home of Holly Hill was in charge of arrangements.

Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cummins Blankenship of Flagler Beach.

Mr. Blankenship was a native of Ohio, and had been a resident of Flagler Beach about eight years, and was employed at the carpenter's trade.