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John J. Blankenship
Sep 15, 1940 - Aug 4, 2014
Posted by
Tina Blankenship
Beloved father, husband, and friend to many. Born September 15, 1940 in Latimer
County, OK. Departed August 4, 2014 in Dallas, TX after a long illness,
surrounded by his loving family. A resident of Marshall, TX since 1995.
Survived by the love of his life for over 50 years, Margie Blankenship;
daughter, Tina K. Blankenship of Dallas, TX; son, Jonathan Mark Blankenship
and wife, Susan and grandson, Dillon James Blankenship of Dallas, TX, and
first grandson, Marc Christopher Blankenship of Lafayette, LA; One brother,
H.D. Blankenship and wife, Norma of Red Oak, OK, and 3 sisters, Vesta Wooton
of Hartshorne, OK, Drotha Aldridge and husband, Bob of Carmichael, CA, and
Dorothy Wright and husband, Don of Ramona, OK. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Joseph Harrison Blankenship and Cecil (Crims) Blankenship and
brother, Donald Blankenship, wife Lavern still living in Oklahoma. John
graduated from LeFlore High School in Oklahoma. John then proudly served 4
years in the U.S. Navy 1960-1964 in which he traveled the world and served
on the USS Independence CV-62 Aircraft Carrier as a crew chief for the F4
Phantom Fighter Bomber that participated in Cuban Missile Crisis operations
in the Caribbean area. Once out of the Navy, John married his Louisiana
bride and eventually started at the ground level of a bearing company, L&S
Bearing Company in Oklahoma City, OK. John worked his way to become Plant
Manager and eventually Vice President of Manufacturing. For many years his
job required traveling to various states and countries such as Israel, Czech
Republic, and China. After retirement he spent his time at the ranch that
he and Margie built together in Marshall, TX, raising cattle and enjoying
visits from friends and family. His engaging, interesting and humorous
conversations with anyone and everyone were a true reflection of his
character. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. The legacy of
his zest for life will live on through his family members.
All are invited
to celebrate his life Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 12:00 o’clock at the
Crossroads Baptist Church 11763 FM 31, Marshall, TX 75672 with a reception
following at his home. A second service will follow on Monday, August 18,
at 1:00 p.m. at Peachland Cemetery Bengal, Latimer County, OK.
The family
wishes to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy, prayers and
all acts of kindness and support extended to them during this time of great
sorrow.
Donations may
be made in his honor to one of the following:
Crossroads
Baptist Church
11763 FM 31
Marshall, TX 75672
East Texas
Patriot Guard
Chase Bank
1720 N.W. Loop 281
Longview, TX 75604
Harrison County
ESD #3 Fire Station
P.O. Box 621
Scottsville, TX 75688
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