Mr. George Blanco Midkiff, age 81 of Stuart, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Patrick County on February 27, 1940, to the late Samuel Lee Midkiff and Priscilla Hylton Midkiff. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, John Bruce Midkiff. Blanco was a devoted, faithful, and simple man. He loved it when his surroundings were quiet and peaceful. He enjoyed listening to a good joke and would reveal his genuine smile. He liked to stay knowledgeable about current events in the world as well as in his hometown. He knew the history of the people of Woolwine and cared deeply about the people of his beloved Woolwine. He and his father were the operators of IM Akers Store for many years. He was a longtime member of Sycamore Baptist Church where he was a Deacon Emeritus. He was a charter member of the Woolwine Fire Department and had previously served on the Patrick County School Board.
Surviving is his wife of 61 years, Nancy Hall Midkiff of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Virginia Midkiff of Woolwine; two grandchildren, Kelly Mae Midkiff, Sarah Lee Bristol and husband, Andy; a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Midkiff of Lebanon; and two nieces, Amy Grinnan, and Melba Howard.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Sycamore Baptist Church with Pastor Shaun Draughn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Woolwine Fire Department, P.O. Box 138, Woolwine, VA 24171, Sycamore Baptist Church c/o Nancy Midkiff, 171 Sycamore Church Ln., Stuart, VA 24171, or to Mountain Valley Hospice, 730 E. Church St., Suite 13, Martinsville, VA 24112. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
