Herschell “Junior” Blevins Jr. (1928 – 2021)

Herschell “Junior” Blevins Jr., 92, of Chester Gap, Virginia passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2021, at his home.

Herschell “Junior” Blevins Jr.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 12 pm at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas, Virginia with the Rev. Bradley Long officiating, chaplain with Kindred Hospice.

Mr. Blevins was born on October 22, 1928, in Fairfax, Virginia to the late Herschell Sr. and Bertha Kirk Blevins. He was also preceded in death by numerous siblings. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War and earned two bronze stars. He was a member of the Virginia Defense Force, Bull Run Hunt in Manassas, Virginia, American Legion Post 53 in Front Royal, VFW Post 2524 in Culpeper, Virginia, and Lion’s Club in Clifton, Virginia.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Shirley V. Blevins; two sons, Bryan Herschell Blevins and Winfield Lee Blevins; two daughters, Wanda Clevenger and Connie Ransom; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and two great great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department, 42 Waterfall Road, Chester Gap, Virginia 22623.