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1946
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2008
James Blankenship Obituary
He was born June 20, 1946 in Liberty, Okla., son of the late Alvin Louis and Lois Walton Blankenship. He attended Kemp schools and was a longtime member of the Kemp Church of Christ. He was a lifelong Kemp, Okla. resident and married Phillis Richardson Dec. 30, 1965 in Denison.
He was in the Army Reserve from 1967 -1973 during the Vietnam War and was a Car man for Union Pacific Railroad for 23 years. He was also preceded in death by a baby brother and two sisters, Agnes Wester and Edna Knickle.
He is survived by his wife, Phillis Blankenship of the home, Kemp, Okla.; daughters, Amy Sinor and husband, Steve of Longview, Lora Stanglin and husband, Gary of Hendrix, Okla., and Christi Malone and husband, Marcus of Denison; grandchildren, Chance Sinor and wife, Brooke, Logan and Jorgia Sinor, Dakota and Madison Stanglin and Makynlee Malone; two sisters, Faye Reynolds of Denison, and Connie Stubbs of Colbert, Okla. Numerous nieces and nephews and his special running buddy Terry Terrell also survive.
Funeral services for James Blankenship will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 in the Kemp Baptist Church with Pastor Roger Speers officiating. Burial will follow in the Kemp Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his children and grandchildren.
Family night will be from 6 -8 p.m. Tuesday at Cunningham Funeral Home in Colbert, Okla. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cunningham Funeral Home in Colbert, Okla.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Blankenship
Wanda (McMENNAMY) Dyke
November 21, 2008
Phillis,
I was so sorry to hear about James Alvin. It started me to thinking about our high school days. I know how much he meant to you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy (Little) Auldridge
November 19, 2008
Phyllis and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. James Alvin was a wonderful person. I will forever remember him riding the shetland ponies the day we bought my sons horse! He was so funny! My daddy (Tootie) and I had a great time remembering James Alvin last night. God bless you all.
Mike Sikes
November 19, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim & Glenda Price
November 19, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
MICHAEL LITTLE
November 19, 2008
JAMES ALVIN WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL WHO NEW HIM,ALWAYS THINKING OF YA'LL,MICHAEL AND FAMILY
Nikki Shires
November 18, 2008
Phyllis and Family,
James Alvin will be missed dearly. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will miss riding horses for him and I will keep ya'll in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
ROGER AULDRIDGE
November 18, 2008
JAMES ALVIN WILL BE TRUELY MISSED. GOT MY HORSE FROM HIM 6or7 YEARS AGO NAMED JB AFTER HIM. GOT TO SPEAK TO HIM FUR A GOOD BIT TWO WEEKS AGO AT THE HORSE SALE.
Ashley Reynolds
November 18, 2008
Dear Blankenship family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Big Boy will be missed. You and your loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Ashley Reynolds
Barbara Ferguson
November 18, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about James. He was a fighter. We will miss seeing him at the horse sale.
Our prayers are with you. God Bless.
Jim and Barbara Ferguson
DOUG DOBBINS
November 18, 2008
PHILLIS & FAMILY,
WE'RE SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. JAMES MEANT A LOT TO DOUG & TREATED HIM LIKE A SON. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. YA'LL WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHT'S & PRAYERS EACH DAY. IF THERE'S ANYTHING WE CAN DO FOR ANY OF YOU WE'LL BE HERE FOR YOU.
DOUG,MARTHA,BRITTANY,KENDALL,R.J. & KARLIE DOBBINS.
Dora Clifton
November 18, 2008
My dear Phillis and children, I am so sorry to learn of James" death. How well I know of your loss. I am now in Fort Smith near my sons. Much love to you, Dora Clifton
CONNIE OWENS
November 18, 2008
Even though I did not know Mr. Edwards I would have liked to have been able to tell him how much I appreciated the time he spent in the service of our Country. He is a true Hero!
Wynell McClure
November 18, 2008
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May God bless and keep you.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Bonham Post 4852
Charles (Chuck) Ellis
November 12, 2008
Robin and Donna, I am sorry to hear about your lost. I have a lot of fond memories from my teenage years of your father and your family. I pray that the good Lord consoles your hearts and comforts you in your time of need.
Russell Devorsky
November 11, 2008
Dear Blankenship Family,
It was with deep regret that I learned of the death of Mr. Blankenship. I know that words won't fill the void left in your lives, however, I hope that you will find comfort in the love and sympathy of your many friends.
May I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences. From my family to yours, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
With Warmest Regards,
Russell, Amy, Taylor, and Stephen Devorsky
sara & jeremy stepp
November 11, 2008
Robbie,
We were so sorry to hear that your father passed away.
Our prayers will be with you and your family.
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