Donald G. Blevins, 80, of Gettysburg, PA went to meet with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 5:47 pm at the UPMC York Hospital Select Care Unit.
Born April 29, 1946 in Fayetteville, WV he was the son of the late George N. and Stella M. (Rash) Blevins. He was the husband of Cynthia J. (Schlegel) Blevins, of Gettysburg to whom he was married to for 58 years.
Mr. Blevins was a 1964 graduate of Fayetteville High School. He then enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1966. After a short term working for Hewlett Packard, he achieved his desire to join the Pennsylvania State Police. After graduating from the PA State Police Academy, he proudly served as a State Trooper, stationed at the Gettysburg Barracks, until his retirement in 1992.
During the 2nd half of his career with the PA State Police, he was assigned as a Criminal Investigator and was a negotiator for the SERT team. He was actively involved in organizing the local Crime Stoppers, and continued to serve on the board for 30 years.
Being an avid classic car enthusiast, he was the founder of Gettysburg Classic Cars. He was a long time active member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Gettysburg.
In addition to his wife, Don is survived by his two sons, David W. Blevins and his wife Rebecca, of Gettysburg, PA, Adam P. Blevins and his wife Michelle, of Gettysburg, PA, his four grandchildren, Michaela Blevins, Brianna Pater and her husband Matthew, Christopher Blevins, Autumn Blevins, his twin brother, Ronald N. Blevins, of Oak Hill, WV, and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by six siblings, Beatrice Mundy, Sarah Hash, William Blevins, Helen Agee, Joyce Robinson, and Peggy Taylor.
A visitation for Don will be held from 2 – 4 p.m., Sunday, September 27, 2026 at the Monahan Funeral Home, 125 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, PA.
An additional visitation will take place from 10-11 a.m., Monday, September 28, 2026 prior to the service, which will held at 11 a.m. at Trinity UCC, 60 East High St., Gettysburg, PA with Rev. Dr. Fred Young officiating.
Burial will take place at 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the Adamsburg Cemetery, in Beaver Springs, PA, Snyder County.
Online condolences may be made at the funeral home’s website.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Trinity United Church of Christ, 60 East High St., Gettysburg, PA 17325.
