Earl J. Blevins, 85, of Stonelick Township, died Aug. 16, 2011.

He was self-employed in the building trades. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Seaman 1st Class.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Nancy Runyon; daughter Wanda Weigel; six brothers and one sister.

He is survived by his wife, Loretta Burdsall Blevins, grandchildren Nicole Brooks, Travis Runyon, Michael Weigel, Nathan Weigel; great-grandchildren Kyla Brooks, Kendra Brooks; siblings Coy Blevins, William Blevins.

Services Aug. 20 at Evans Funeral Home, Milford.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati.