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Malcom Brittain "Mike" Blankenship
1936 - 2016
BORN
1936
DIED
2016
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Malcom Blankenship Obituary
Funeral service will be 11:00 am, Saturday June 11, 2016 at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC, with the Rev. Dr. Bob Jack officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Blankenship was born October 13, 1936 in Charlotte, to the late Ben and Katrina Steele Blankenship. He was preceded in death by his brother Ben Blankenship.
Mike was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He loved animals especially his dog Max. His passions were flying, was a pilot, loved cars, gardening and boating. Mike was a member of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge 737, Scottish Rites, Oasis Temple and was past president of Red Fez Club. He worked in heavy construction his entire life including Blankenship Construction, was Regional Vice President of Dickerson Construction and retired from City of Charlotte-Airport.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years Betty Brown Blankenship, daughters Katherine Kaylor (Robert), Deborah Blankenship, brothers Steele Blankenship (Barbara), Richard Blankenship (Shirley), sister in law Faye Blankenship, grandchildren Tanner Kaylor and Dusty Kaylor.
The family would like to thank his caregivers, Almeta and Care Haven for their support and care.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, 15000 York Road, Charlotte, NC 28278 or to Lewy Body Dementia Association at LBDA.org or charity of ones choice.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mlfordsons.com.
M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, Lake Wylie, SC is serving the family of Mr. Blankenship.
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Memories and Condolences
for Malcom Blankenship
Kara Sheaffer
June 11, 2016
I have so many fond memories of this man! From him making us breakfast after a pajama party to flying me in an airplane for the very first time down to Myrtle Beach. Always engaging, and true. My heart aches for you all. My second family.
Donna Jackson Hopkins
June 11, 2016
DEbbie, Kathy and Betty I am thinking about you all and I am so sorry for your loss.
Laura Breeden
June 10, 2016
Debbie I am so sorry for your loss, sending prayers, love, and hugs to you and your family
Jane Ray
June 10, 2016
My Mother and I are keeping you in our thoughts and our prayers.
Ronda Davis
June 10, 2016
Kathy, Debbie, Betty and family, I'm very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Your family is in my thoughts. Hold on to those happy memories until you meet up again.
Lou Overcash
June 9, 2016
Love to you Betty and Debbie.
Terri Blankenship
June 9, 2016
Love this family and will miss a great man, Uncle Mike. "God's face shine down upon you and give you peace."
Kim Blankenship Levinsohn
June 9, 2016
A deep sorrow at this time, a loss greatly felt. We are all going to miss your daddy. Prayers.
Kelley Blankenship
June 9, 2016
Prayers and comfort for all the Blankenships. Love, Mike's niece Kelley
June 9, 2016
So sorry for the loss of Mike, the family is in our prayers and thoughts.
Larry & Sandy Carter
JIM & VY STEPHENS
June 9, 2016
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BETTY AND ALL YOUR FAMILY.
Stephanie Blankenship
June 9, 2016
Debbie, Sorry to hear about your Dad, Prayers for the family.
Betsy Lisk
June 9, 2016
Debbie, Kathy and Betty, Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this very sad time in your lives. Having known you for almost 50 years, it feels like you are family to us and we grieve with you on the loss of Mike. We love you and pray for peace in your hearts.
June 9, 2016
So sorry for your lose. My prayers are with your family.
Amy Bell Chase
June 9, 2016
Deb,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. Thinking of you.
Faye Yarborough
Linda Couto
June 9, 2016
Kathy, Bob, Dusty, Tanner and Debbie,
We're so sorry to hear about your Dad. Both Tony & I always enjoyed going over there and having great conversations with him. He was so easy to talk to and always brought a smile, one way or the other, to us. He is now resting in peace and I'm sure flying once again.
We're keep your entire family in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Tony & Linda
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