Bernard M. (Bernie) Blevins, age 79, died Oct. 3, 2022 at KU Med Center in Kansas City, KS.

Bernie grew up in Toronto, KS and graduated from Yates Center High School in the
Class of 1962. He was a very hard working young man, and on his own at the age of
14. He would help local farmers with odd jobs before and after school. He attended
Allen County Junior College on a track scholarship, and after that, Fort Hays State
University on a Football and Track scholarship where he majored in physical education.
Bernie excelled in football and track, earning many awards and setting many records
over the years.

After college, and refusing an invitation to try out for the Los Angeles Rams, Bernie
headed out west with a few football buddies. They eventually found themselves in the
Orange County, CA area, having too much fun and working odd jobs. He eventually
found more stable employment at AMF Voit Sporting Goods, but in 1974, he landed his
favorite job at On-line Seafood. He proudly delivered quality, fresh seafood to upscale
restaurants including Captain Jack's in Sunset Beach. Bernie was able to dine at
Captain Jack's frequently during his retirement, delighted to always be greeted with a
"Welcome Back Mr. Blevins".

Bernie returned to Yates Center, KS in 1984, when his beloved mother Edna's declining
health became his priority. Bernie's life and career quickly switched gears from seafood
to the oil field, where he found himself starting businesses hauling and supplying oilfield
pipe. He worked in the oil and gas business most of his working adult life, and was most
proud of his partnership with Jim Vernon in BVD, Inc., which began during a snowstorm
in the winter of 1986, almost 40 years ago.

Bernie is preceded in death by his mother, Edna Blevins, sisters Gayla and Mary
Blevins, and brother, Robert Blevins. He was a great friend to so many and supported
numerous charitable organizations in the local area and beyond. Bernie was a true lover
of life, luxury vehicles, good food, dogs, kids, and just having a good time wherever he
ended up. He will truly be missed by many people who considered him family and were
honored to be called his friend.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, from 6:00 until 8:00 at Campbell
Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 12th, at 10:00 am at
Campbell Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to: YC Recreation Commission or American
Diabetes Association and may be sent in care of Campbell Funeral Home, P.O. Box
188, Yates Center, KS 66783.