Charles Richard Blain

Charles Richard Blain, 71, of Southside, WV, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at home. He was born June 26, 1947, in Beech Hill, WV, a son of the late Harvey Otho "Brownie" Blain and Ruth "Ma" (Melton) Blain. Richard was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School and served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he received the Bronze Star. He retired as a shift engineer from the Kyger Creek Power Plant in Cheshire, OH. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Charles Richard Blain Jr.; a brother, Harvey David Blain; and brother-in-law, Ed Sommer. He is survived by his son, Shane (Ariana Modlin) Blain of West Palm Beach, FL; granddaughters, Sienna and Milan Blain of West Palm Beach; sisters, Ruth Ellen Sommer of Southside and Nancy Ann (Jim) Blevins of Bidwell, OH; brother, Reed Blain of Gallipolis, OH; sister-in-law, Betsy Blain of Point Pleasant; and several nieces and nephews. A private family visitation and service will be held. Burial will be at the Beech Hill Cemetery in Southside. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories may be shared by visiting www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.