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J. Blankenship Obituary

Mr. J.C. Blankenship, 84, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2010. Mr. Blankenship was born in Dooley County, Georgia and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy - WW II. Mr. Blankenship retired in 1991 with more than 40 years service with Frito Lay. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Mrs. Irene Blankenship; 2 children: Gail (John) Bowen and Mike (Nyra) Blankenship; 4 grandchildren: Kim (Andy) Buchanan, John (Leah) Bowen, Jr., Sam Mason and Heather Mason; 4 great grandchildren: Dallas, Caleb, Devin and Erin. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at PEEPLES FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, North Jacksonville Chapel, with Rev. Andy Buchanan, officiating. His family will greet friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Additional services and burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Riverside Memorial Park. BLANKENSHIP Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Sep. 8, 2010.

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September 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and just know he is in a better place. Russell will keep his hair trimmed. Love Renea & Billy

Stephania Wilson-Dunnmon

September 14, 2010

Dear Mrs. Blankenship, Gail, Mike and your loved ones.

Knowing Mr. Blankenship was a bright spot in our lives. It was so special to receive your own "hand-picked" bag of chips on your birthday. No disrepect to my dad, but Mr. Blankenship was the person I always wanted as my father. I have missed him as well as all of you these last years. Love and God's strength to you all. Stephania Wilson Dunnmon and Family

John Wheeler

September 10, 2010

So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I have fond memories of Mr. Blankenship, and his kindness to me as a child.

September 8, 2010

To Mike and the Blankenship Family,we are sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My wife and I send our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family. Again we are sorry for your loss. Bobby and Gwendolyn Hicks. Jacksonville,Florida

September 8, 2010

Blankenship Family....I worked around J. C. for 14 years at Frito-Lay. He is a wonderful person and your memories will help you. Mr. Bryant and Jack Griner thought highly of J. C. and we were a good family. Juanita Lester, just all the oldies and I am sure the newer employees. Thank you for sharing J. C. with us.

Shirley Pace
Charlotte NC

Mary Mayberry

September 8, 2010

Mrs. Blankenship, Gail, Mike and Family;
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of a husband, father, and grandfather. I know right now that there really are not any words that someone can say right now to make the hurt and pain go away. I can only say that I have been where you are, because I have also lost my Dad. But the one thing that may help is knowing that he is resting safely in the Loving Arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He love each and everyone of you, I am here if you need anything including a shoulder to cry on. Call me if you need anuything else.

Once again my deepest sympathy to all of you.

Marsha Gainer

September 8, 2010

Mrs. Blankenship,Gail,Mike and family,
My prayers are with you all. Mr. Blankenship was such a sweet, kind and wonderful man and we loved him so much.

September 8, 2010

Mike, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. My condolences to you and your family. Kim Wingate-Roberts

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