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Carl Rolland Blevins, Jr. passed away in his home May 30, 2020 in Fairview, KS after a long battle with many health issues. He was born at Fort Sill Army Base in Lawton, OK to Carl, Sr. and Elizabeth (Castleberry) Blevins on August 5, 1946. Carl graduated from Topeka High School in 1965. Upon graduation he joined the Army National Guard Engineering Division.
Carl would marry Connie (Taylor) Blevins in 1967 whom he had two children with.
In 1969 his division, the 69th Infantry, was activated to serve in the Vietnam War. After returning from serving his country he worked for many years at Volume Shoe Corporation (Payless Shoe Source). Carl started his career working in the warehouse and ended his time there as a Director of Operations, Vice President. Carl left the corporate world to own and operate Sullivan- Westboro Dry Cleaners in Topeka, KS with his wife Connie (Taylor) Blevins. They divorced in 1995.
In 1996, Carl moved to Fairview, KS with Marilyn (Hartter) Blevins whom he wed in 2001. At that time he started a career at Fairview Mills from which he would eventually retire in 2019.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents Carl, Sr. and Elizabeth Blevins and a sister Kimberly Lutz.
Survivors include his wife Marilyn (Hartter) Blevins, Fairview, KS and his beloved dog Cici. Two children William Blevins (Ron), Victoria, TX and Michele Kychik (Corey), Topeka, KS and one grandchild, Kelli Kychik, Topeka, KS. He is also survived by three sisters Sharon Waters, Topeka, KS, Christy Levings, Paola, KS and Melissa Brown, Heber Springs, AR, and one brother Timothy Blevins, Mayetta, KS.
Carl was a friend to all he knew and will be greatly missed.
Memorial Services will be held June 20, 2020 11am at the Fairview Community Center. Shane Spangler will officiate. SOCIAL DISTANCING MUST BE FOLLOWED. Military honors a courtesy of the VFW of Sabetha. There will be a meal directly following at the Community Center.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Carl Blevins Jr. Memorial Fund, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.
Due to the critical situation our country is in please remember the family during this difficult time. Consider sending a card, or a note on our web site www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com
Memorial Service
Saturday, June 20, 2020
11:00 AM
Fairview Community Center
Fairview, KS 66525
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Donna A. Manieri (Worley -Medford)
God Bless Our Sweet Classmate, Carl Blevins, and, his Family. Thank you Sweet Carl, for your Incredible Service to us and our Country, in the Vietnam War. Wishing you much peace and happiness, Dear Carl, in Heaven. Much Love, donna a. worley manieri-medford
Valerie Courter (Keelin)
I am sorry to here of the passing of classmate, Carl Blevins. May God grant the family peace.
Valerie Keelin
Jan Perney
I'm saddened by Carl's deathl. I didn't know him well, but remember him from Tennis Camp in the late 50s, and then at THS. He was one of the good guys in the class of '64. Condolences to his family at this difficult time.
Linda Williams (Lawrence)
I'm pretty sure Carl and I went through Gage and Roosevelt as well as THS. Carl and his wife lived next door to my parents in Topeka. Connie babysat my two kids while I did a school psychology practicum one summer. They had fun playing with Billy and Michelle, and I enjoyed catching up with Carl. I'm sorry about his passing. He was a gentle guy who was always friendly and smiling.
Margaret "Meg" Grose (Sternberg)
I am so deeply sorry to learn about Carl's passing. The last time I saw him was at our 25th THS reunion. I grew up next door to his grandparents on Jewell Street and I knew his family well as I used to "babysit" with his younger siblings and with his Sister Sharon's children. Carl ("Carly" to his family) was a kind, rather soft spoken, and thoughtful guy from my experience. I remember many childhood games outdoors when the would visit their grandparents next door which was usually a weekly occurrence. So very sorry to read about his multiple health issues. A lifetime is so very short. My loving thoughts are with his wife and children, and other family members.
Barbara Warren (Salyer)
I remember that smile. Glad they used yearbook picture, it is how I remember him. I remember he was a friend of Rick Douglass, but they even shared a birthday! Carl and I used to talk at the cleaners. Sorry to hear he had health issues and to learn of his passing. Blessings on you Carl and prayers to your family. I will miss you.