.Orville Blankenbeckler of Clarksville. Beloved husband of the late Virginia Nell Jerrell Blankenbeckler, dear father of Behel Boyd (Anna Mae) Williams, Denever Lee (Betty) Blankenbeckler, William Mac (Kim) Blankenbecker, Suzanne Reeder, and Lauralee (Robert) Dolph, caring brother of the late Sturl, Charli, Alvin, Lindsey Edward Blankenbeckler, Hazel Bryant and Faye Webb, and loving grandfather of 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. April 30 2006 at age He was a retired farmer from Clinton County and worked for ODOT, helping to build highways in the tri-state area. He also was a former coal miner and worked in mines in West Virginia. He was a 32nd. degree Mason of Clarksville Lodge 323. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.