Arnold Ray Blankenship, 77, of Anderson, SC passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born September 15, 1942 in Paynesville, WV, Ray was a son of the late King Blankenship and Virgie Blankenship. He worked as a truck driver for AmCan where he later retired. Ray is survived by his sisters, Joyce Mize and Thelma Padgett, both of Lexington, SC; brother, Mack Blankenship of Vansant, VA; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Lee Southerland Blankenship; sister, Geraldine Shortridge; and brothers, Donnie, Bill, Jr. and Auldie Blankenship. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Monday, October 28, 2019 at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow visitation at 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Mission School, 1760 Edgewater Dr., Grundy, VA, Events Visitation Monday, October 28, 2019 10:00AM - 11:30AM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Monday, October 28, 2019 12:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621