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Gim Blankenship Sr.

Pensacola, Florida

1949 - 2011

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Gim Donald Blankenship, Sr.August 14, 1949 - October 16, 2011Gim Donald (BIG GIM) Blankenship, Sr. ,of Pensacola, Fl., passed away on Sunday October 16, 2011, surrounded by him loving family after a courageous 3 1/2 year battle with Cancer. He attended the schools of Escambia County , graduating...

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"May God Continue To Bless Firnah And The Blankenship Family". I was saddened to hear of Gim passing after searching mylife .com. My Happy Memories of Gim and Firnah at the old Booker T. Washington High School in the 'Good Old Days' will last a life time. Big Gim was truly a Great Running Back and a Great Friend. R. D. Smith Jr. , Springdale Md., Class of ' 69 Wildcat

Mission accomplished. May he rest in peace.

There will never be a greater deacon!! He was the appitamy of what a man is and how you love your pastor and church. God bless and keep the legacy of his "Soldier"! Sweet rest deak.....

Firnah, my prayers are with you and your family through your time of sorrow. Gim will be truly missed, just continue to focus on the good times and remember that he is in a better place without any pain and suffering. Although he is not physically with you he will always be with you in your heart. May God continue to bless you and your family. Your classmate of 1969 Jennifer(Jones) Boudreaux, Fort Washington, MD

LOVE YA "PAPPY" YOU ARE THE GREATEST DAD EVER!!

Our thoughts are with you during this time. We are all sad to hear of the death of Mr. Blankenship, and each of us felt honored to have had a part in his care.

Firnah and Blankenship Family,
I was extremely saddened to hear of Gim's passing. As a member of WHS class of 1969 my memories of Gim and Firnah are very vivid. What a blessing to have lived a true "Love Story" Please accept my condolences.
Jacqueline Mackey Dailey

Firnah, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know God is with you and your family during this difficult time. Robin Jackson , Gold Canyon , AZ

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.