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Auston Blanks Obituary
33, of Chandler, passed away on May 24, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife Raquel Blanks, 3 children; Cameron, Skyy & Hunter Blanks, mother Angela Blanks, 2 sisters; Kenyana (Mike) Freeman, Angelina Blanks, 1 brother Nicholas Blanks. Memorial services will be Friday, May 29, 2009 at 10:00 am. at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 1401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, Az 85034. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas. Services entrusted to Universal Memorial Center/ South Mountain Mortuary.
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for Auston Blanks
Linda"LuLu"Blanks
May 23, 2022
Rest Easy Fam Rest Easy!!!
LuLu Blanks
May 22, 2019
Rest Easy AustonREST EASY!!!!!!!
Maxwell Freeman
January 10, 2018
Auston, You have been my best uncle to me in the whole wide world!
Russell Monroe IV
May 26, 2013
Another year has passed bruh... You are forever in my heart and mind. We came up together from toddlers to grown men. You were a major influence on my life, as well as your Dad. Kenny molded you into one of the realest dudes out there. There was nothing you couldn't handle because you was taught well on how to be wise and smart about your life. I wish you and your dad was back on this earth. I miss you both. Love ya cuzz...
Kelsey Jackson
May 25, 2013
Rest in peace auston love you and miss you.
Tyrine Monroe
May 25, 2013
We Love You and Miss You Auston
Linda"LuLu" Blanks
February 26, 2013
May you have found sweet peace in the arms of our LORD!
Kenyana
May 22, 2012
We think about you everyday Auston. Our love will never fade! Hoorah!
Team Sergeant
May 21, 2012
You are never forgotten. I think of you everyday.
Damien Mayfield
April 19, 2012
Happy birthday are should I say Cday, man I just found out
You pass away,
stephanie chester
November 2, 2010
you are missed...i still think of you often auston....blessings
Kenyana Freeman
May 30, 2010
Auston G. Blanks...AKA Big Brother...AKA...Bro-ham! I miss you more than words could ever express. There's not a day that passes where I don't think of you. Our relationship was surreal...I often told you that we were like twins having just that special connection. It was just us two for 6 years before Nina came along and then us three for 3 years until Nick was born. You were my very first friend...my very first best friend. Thanks for all the "black mailing", unwarranted "whoopins", and extra chores I received because of you! LOL!
I remember when I became a teenager and you'd let me tag along to your basketball games and hang out in your room. I was so proud to say you were my big brother. Daddy was like Batman and you were like Robin! :) I'll never forget wearing paraphernalia for whatever school you attended. Kemper...Panhandle State...I had it. Thank you for embracing your little teenage sister and never blocking me out.
As I became a young adult, thank you for the numerous times you took the flack for me! You saved from me at least three punishments off top! You never liked to see me upset or cry. Along with an encouraging word would be a pinch on the cheek just to let me know that it was going to be okay. To this day, when I get upset or cry because I miss you…I can picture you asking me “what’s wrong little sister…everything is going to be okay” and pinch me on the cheek. I know without any hesitation that you wouldn’t want us to be sad and for us to live our life to the fullest just as you did. Your legacy of touching people will live on… through us and beyond us. What you and daddy started…is only the beginning. I love you bro-ham and I smile just thinking about seeing you and daddy again one day! - Little Sis (Kenyana)
Ayanna Hightower
May 11, 2010
For time is too short and words can never be enough to express my deepest sorrow for such a great loss...I will forever keep alive Auston's spirit in our son Cameron. You are truly missed and will never be forgotten. I believe it is never too late to say thank you, and I am, and will forever be grateful for meeting Auston in 1995 and together bearing a beautiful son, Cameron.
Its been almost a year...
Although we could never see eye to eye, the love that we have for Cameron always remained. I only wish today that I could turn back time, take away the selfish arguments festered in me and give you more time to spend with your son. I realize now how important you were and still are to so many.
I kept telling myself that I needed to contact you to strengthen our relationship for the sake of our son, but I never got around to it. I never got an opportunity to say that I was sorry for all of the lack of communication through the years, but for some reason I know that deep in my heart you already know...
Forever and always in my heart...
Kenyana Freeman
December 4, 2009
To all those who have left kind words for my brother Auston, our family is so excited to announce the establishment of the Sgt Auston G. Blanks Foundation. Please join us on January 17, 2010 for The Sgt Auston G. Blanks Foundation Premier Gala at the Intercontinental Hotel (Plaza) in Kansas City, Mo. This will be a fun, informative, and life changing event! We look forward to seeing you there. For questions, please contact Kenyana Freeman or Angelina Blanks at [email protected]
Tmo Maher
December 1, 2009
Auston we will all miss u. You are in all of uor thoughts. Thank you for bieng a great person and a great coach!
James & Mary Blanks
June 18, 2009
Light to those around him
Auston, was a good son, brother father husband grandson, uncle nephew cousin friend.His smile would light up a room when ever he was around.Auston will be missed in the family but never forgotten.
The peace of God surpasses all understanding.
We love love
Donna Ryan
June 16, 2009
Auston was such a bright light in our world, and he is greatly missed. I had just begun working with Auston upon his return from the Middle East and he made such an impact! His enthusiasm, his joyous nature, and his kindness really made a difference. I personally feel a significant loss with his passing, but know that we will meet again some day.
To the Blanks Family, my heart goes out to you in your time of great loss. I mourn with you, and will never forget the bright and joyous light that was, and is Auston.
KERI CANNON
June 15, 2009
I CANT BELEVE MY HOMIE AUSTON IS GONE!!! RIP AUSTON IM GOIN TO MISS U!!!!
June 15, 2009
Our deepest sympathy & condolescences from the TOUGH WORLD family.
Auston - We Love you and will miss you ALWAYS!
Felicia Clemmons
June 11, 2009
My deepest Sympathy goes out to the family. I can still remember like it was yesterday sitting next to Auston in Physic class at Southwest High School.
~~If we could bring you back again, for one more hour or day. We'd express all our unspoken love we'd have countless things to say.
~~If we could bring you back again, we'd say we treasured you, And that your presence in our lives meant more than we ever knew.
~~If we could bring you back again, to tell you what we should, you'd know how much we miss you now, And if we could we would.
You are so deeply missed Auston but you're in a better place now. No more worries and no more pain.
Sgt Montez Williams, USMC
June 5, 2009
Auston! My homeboy, my old colleague, skinny, funny, hyped-up friend... your smile could light up the darkest days... you've brighten my days plenty of times and i will miss you... I will never forget and i will look forward to seeing you again my brother! My condolences to Auston's family. My prayers are with you~!
Your family
June 4, 2009
The Thought Of Tomorrow
Your heart is filled with sorrow,
Life will never be the same.
You dread the thought of tomorrow,
As you cry out Auston's name.
Place your life in God’s hand,
His grace will see you through.
Although you may never understand,
God will always be loving you.
He’ll dry your lonely teardrops,
Comfort your sorrow with His love.
Reassuring you His love never stops,
He’ll send Angels from above,
To stay with you forever.
Watch over you through the night,
If you’re lost it won’t matter,
They’ll guide you with their light.
We love you Angie,Kenyana,Angelina,Nick,Mike,Cameron,Max & the entire Blanks family.
Kim R. Mason
June 3, 2009
To Angela and the Blanks family; My prayers and thoughts will always be with you. I remember Austin from going to Southwest with my boys. He was so respectful and pleasant as a person. GOD will continue to watch over you as you go through this.
"God put the Rainbows in the clouds so that each of us-in the direst and most dreaded moments- can see a possibility of HOPE"
Maya Angelou
mark mendoza
June 2, 2009
to the blanks family im so sorry for your loss of such a good guy. we had some good times at old southwest high,that skinny little kid could sure play some basketball. always remember da' bulls.
Cassandra (Cassie) Owoyemi Charbonneau
June 2, 2009
It is an unimaginable tragedy that Auston was taken away from his family and friends. He has touched so many people in his short time on earth. I want to offer my sincere condolence to Denise, the kids, and the Blanks family. Auston R.I.P
Pam & Brian
June 2, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lee Hamilton
June 2, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Blanks family. Auston was a wonderful friend and I will truelly miss him. I remember him from the classrooms of Soutwest High class of 1994. God Bless. Lee Hamilton
Todd Trimble
June 1, 2009
My condolences to the family for this tragic loss. I recently learned that the departed is from KC. Im from KC and the family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Craig "Hoo-T-Hoo" Hooten
June 1, 2009
I can't help but to feel very proud to have had a friend and brother like Auston to be apart of my life. He will truly be missed. I know that we (Auston, Kenny and myself a.k.a. Blanks, Jenkins and Hoot) will be linked together as long as anyone mentions Harvest Church or youth ministry. We shared so many things together from hard basketball games to keeping Mr. Stanley from finding out something that we did that we didn't have any business doing in the first place. I can go on and on about our life experiences together but if there is one thing that I can say is that he was one of my best friends, foes on the court but more than anything he was a great Brother to me. Auston will truly be missed and I will never forget my Little Brother Mr. Auston G. Blanks. To the Blanks Family I love you very much and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lonell Mason
June 1, 2009
Our hearts go out to the Blanks Family, from the classrooms of Southwest High to the basketball court of Southeast Field house, he was a soulful person, always hard at work trying to make himself and those around him better. May God bless his whole family that is left behind, so much for that 3 point jump shot, helps us in games when needed most. Thanks again The Mason Family
Joyce Watson
June 1, 2009
My condolences go out to the Blanks family. God bless you and keep you.
Pastor Dave Hill
June 1, 2009
To Angela and family....I am sorry to hear of the loss of Auston.Nothing can compare to losing a son whom you love so much.
I pray that God will give you peace and just know that as believers ,you will see him again in heaven.
...Weeping may endure for a night,but joy cometh in the morning.Ps 30:5
Bobby Atkins
June 1, 2009
My deepest sympathy is with the Blanks family! may God bless you all thru this difficult time!Auston was a fantastic human being and I'm blessed to have known him! We met @O.P.S.U and I learned& laughed from & with him. I thank God for every moment. You all will continuously be in my prayers !- B.Atkins(memphis,t.n)
May 31, 2009
On behalf of PFC Knighton and PFC Anderson. Even though we are both new to the 492nd unit we did get to know Sgt Blanks. His passion for life and love for his army family showed up everytime we saw him. He was a great friend and Sgt. We will miss him and came to love him in the short few months we had the pleasure of knowing him. We are excited about being reunited with him for eternity and we pray he lives close by............till then we love you and will miss you Sgt. Auston Blanks!
Bob Crowley
May 31, 2009
On behalf of the 358th Civil Affairs Brigade, please accept our most heartfelt condolences. Sergeant Blanks' patriotism, and care for his fellow Soldiers will be sorely missed. In our grief, we grieve with you.
faye jackson scott
May 31, 2009
To the entire Blanks family, our heart and prayer go out to at this time of grief and god's blessing to take you through this time. I remember your son as a child growing up. Im sorry for your loss.
Angel L
May 30, 2009
I miss Auston, I always loved him, growing up he was my favorite person to see...I remember my mother driving my sister and I to hang out with Angela's kids. And sure if enough I was looking forward to see Auston. Angela would say.."Angel, Austons here!" And there I was blushing at 8 years old. And Auston would come in and say "Hey Angel and pinch my cheeks." He was a great big brother. We kept in touch, I remember like yesterday he was telling me about how it was in Afghanistan and countng down the days to make a safe return home. I'm glad we can keep great memories of him in our hearts. My deepest condolences goes out to his family.
The Sparks Family
May 30, 2009
To the Entire Blanks family, our heart and prayers are definitely with you at this time. Auston was a wonderful man. His smile and charismatic personality will be greatly missed.
BRIAN BROWN
May 29, 2009
TO THE ENTIRE BLANKS FAMILY, WE (THE BROWN FAMILY AND ANGIE RAY MINISTRIES CHURCH FAMILY) SEND TO YOU OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES, STRENGTENING, AND HEALING PRAYERS OF THE WORD OF GOD IN JESUS NAME!! WE LOOSE UPON YOU'LL THIS DAY, THIS SEASON, AND THIS APPOINTED TIME A PEACE THAT PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING. RECIEVE IT BY FAITH AND BE ENCOURAGED IN JESUS NAME!!!!! AMEN...(BRIAN BROWN-A VERY CLOSE FRIEND OF SFC NEVELLS)
Sara Ann Hayes
May 29, 2009
aww that smile he had and the voice that could make everyone smile... he use to always call me and say whats up Sara Ann and he the only one who did that...or call and say hey im listening to this song Sara smile and sing it on my voice mail...he was a great friend to me...always had encouraing words...i keep thinkin of the old days here in the panhandle....he was a very special man who is and always nwill have a deep special place in my heart...Blanks family my heart goes out to u all...he talked alot about his mom and sis and bro and cameron u were his number 1...i love u Auston....u are never forgotten!!!
Mark & Dana Hughes
May 29, 2009
To the entire Blanks family we will keep you in our prayers and encourage you to rely on God's strength and anointing to get you through each day. My husband and I grew up with Auston at church. We have many memories of road trips, youth explosions, basketball games, and I could go on. Our generation of youth built a strong family bond that will never be broken. We have prayed together, laughed together, and are all rooted and grounded in the Word of God. Our hearts are broken, because we have lost an amazing gentleman that could light up a room with his smile. We know for sure you are an "Angel" watching over us now. We love you like a brother and will miss you so much!
Patrice Richardson-Wright
May 29, 2009
To the entire Blanks family, my heart goes out to you! A very special person was taken away from you and from us. I remember the youth church days and the basketball games...I am truly hurt by this, but also know he is in a better place. His smile, his laugh, he will be missed deeply. With love to the Blanks family and Auston G.
GEORGETTA FISHER
May 29, 2009
TO ANGIE AND THE BLANKS FAMILY PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES AUSTON WILL BE MISSED YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND
PRAYERS
Tyrine Monroe-Young
May 29, 2009
We will miss Auston very much, I remember when I would talk to him he would ask how's the Fam Tyrine, or he would pinch my kids faces when he would see them, and they would just smile, Auston was just a happy person and we will miss him very much. We Love You Auston
janice griffith
May 28, 2009
To the Entire Blanks family, with deepest sympathy,Mr and Mrs John Griffith,Corder,mo.
May 28, 2009
As we look back over time
We find ourselves wondering .....
Did we remember to thank you enough
For all you have done for us?
For all the times you were by our sides
To help and support us .....
To celebrate our successes
To understand our problems
And accept our defeats?
Or for teaching us by your example,
The value of hard work, good judgement,
Courage and integrity?
We wonder if we ever thanked you
For the sacrifices you made.
To let us have the very best?
And for the simple things
Like laughter, smiles and times we shared?
If we have forgotten to show our
Gratitude enough for all the things you did,
We're thanking you now.
And we are hoping you knew all along,
How much you meant to us.
joann price
May 28, 2009
Auston will be greatly missed. I know he is in the arms of Jesus. My prayers to the family. Love Aunt JoAnn
Ron Lockwitch
May 28, 2009
Raquel and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Michael & Sherry Cosby
May 28, 2009
To Angie and the entire Blanks family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Perr Greene
May 28, 2009
Auston Blanks one of the best friends you can ask for. My college roommate at Panhandle State. We had a blast man all the trips to Guymon, Liberal and Amarillo. We made a lot of great memories hanging out bruh. Your Texas Family will miss you man. Cameron your father always talked about you when we were together at school. I know you will continue to make him proud as he was of you then. To the rest of the family be strong we are all praying for you guys.
Perry Greene
May 28, 2009
I will miss him so much. He was such a humble loving person.
May 28, 2009
I'm going to really miss my "G-Money", that encouraging voice that called me "Auntie"! Auston was always so encouraging and always kept a positive spirit. He was such an inspiration to his cousins/family and especialy my son Leo. It just tears my heart to pieces knowing I want get to hear your voice again, I want get to hear you tell my husband Arthur that you wanted to be like him. Our lives will NEVER be the same again without you Nephew! We love you so very much, you will be missed! RIP! Arthur and Beverly Tanner
Renee Blanks
May 28, 2009
To Angela,Kenyana,Angelina,Nick & Cameron,Mike & Max.
I cant say anything that will ease your pain,I will say that we all know how much Auston meant to all of you and we are devastated over his passing.
We know that god will take care of him like he always has and that we will see him again.
We love you and are here for you.
We love you Auston..............
Little did we know that morning
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you,
you are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.
May 28, 2009
Shon Blanks
May 28, 2009
Auston was my best friend,cousin and we were were like brothers.
I am devastated,shocked and cant believe his life was taken from us way to soon.
Auston loved his family he was really close to his mother Angela,sister Kenyana,sister Angelina and brother Nick and he will be missed by so many people.
He has touched the lives of so many.....
We love G and you will never be forgotten.
Nicole Howell
May 28, 2009
I would like to let the Blanks family know that my heart goes out to them. Auston, SGT Blanks was a good friend of mine for the past two years. He welcomed me into the unit with open arms.I never saw him outside of Drill but everytime I saw him at drill it was like we talked everyday. Auston thought it was funny but good how when he left I was going through some personal problems with my ex but I was young and no kids he would tell me to live my life and within a year of him being gone overseas he came back and I was engaged to a new man and had 3 kids one being my own he would say wow you move fast but he was happy that I was happy. He would tell me I have such a beautiful daughter. He would make me laugh all the time and that country voice of his would rattle my brain and I would walk away and he would say come here howell. I never thought I would miss this voice but now I just want to here it again. It is hard for me to grasp the reality exspecially under the circumstances. It was just last Monday 18 we both were on active duty order and mad that we were ther for the simplest things but I asked him how was he and the wife and the kids and he smiled and said great. I will always remember that smile. I have been truly been blessed to have you in my life. Love you Blanks Family. Love you SGT Blanks.
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