Mr. Blankenship was a member of Low Gap Methodist Church. He served in the US Air Force, was a member of Odenville Masonic Lodge, and retired after 34 years with CSX Railroad.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Alice Blankenship; brothers, Terry and Richard Blankenship.
He is survived by his children, Sherri F. Blankenship, Janet M. Watson, Ronald W. Blankenship, and Marcus A. Blankenship; grandchildren, Jamie, Matthew, Amanda, Jennifer, Brynlee, Justin, and Tyler; 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 22, 2019 from 6PM to 8PM at Kilgroe Funeral Home Leeds Chapel. Funeral service will follow on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 11AM at Kilgroe Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Low Gap Methodist Church Cemetery.
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