Edward Thomas Blankenbaker, 75 of Orange, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 in Charlottesville, Va. He was born on March 27, 1949 to the late Tazewell Nathaniel Blankenbaker and Mary Dell Nicholson Blankenbaker. 

He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Jane Blankenbaker; niece, Tina Smith and husband Jerry; and granddaughter, Brandy Scarlet Blankenbaker Hoskins.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Bethsaida United Methodist Church Cemetery in Brightwood.