John G. Blankinship Sr.

He was born on October 19, 1924 in Ragland, Alabama and was drafted into the Army in 1941. John was a combat veteran who served his country in both World War II and the Korean War. He retired after 32 years of service as a Master Sergeant.

He married Dorothy Frances Coheley in 1953 and they had two children, John Jr. and Kathryn.

After graduating from UTEP in 1975 he served as a teacher in EPISD for 11 years.

John Blankinship is survived by his wife, son, daughter, four grandsons and seven great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 11am, at Fort Bliss National Cemetery West Shelter on 5200 Fred Wilson Ave. El Paso, TX 79906.