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JOSEPH BLANKENSHIP Obituary

Joe Blankenship, 80, of Montgomery passed away on 12/24/12. Joe was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War and owned Fishnet Seafoods. His Survivors are children: Janese (Al) Caraway, Andy (Lisa) Blankenship, Allen (Dodie) Blankenship and Jenifer (Paul) Houlton, and sisters Virginia Noland and Mary Catherine (Jim) Weston. He had 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 11-1, January 3 at Leak Memory Chapel with graveside services to follow at 2 at Alabama Heritage Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.leak-mc.com.

Published by Montgomery Advertiser on Jan. 2, 2013.
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Thinking of the family today. May "Papa Joe" rest in peace. Love to all...

Debbie Satterfield

January 3, 2013

Dear Virginia I have fond memories of you.Losing your brother is a major loss to you and your extended family. I wish the best for all of you, Take care.

Carl Clark
Franklin, VA

January 2, 2013

Joe was a kind man with a big heart. I have known him since high school and for many years at his seafood business. I know you will miss him, as will so many. Kind thoughts to all of you. Ruth Mitchell Ott

January 2, 2013

My sympathies to the Blankenship family. I am deeply sorry for your loss. May you draw close to God and he will draw close to you especially at this difficult time. James 4:8

A. Reed

January 2, 2013

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