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Randy Blankenship Obituary
Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, 816-373-3600. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until service time on Friday.
Randy is survived by son, Justin (Paige); grandsons, Brady and Baker, of Hurst, Texas; loving parents, Wayne and Retha Blankenship, Independence, Mo.; sister, Michelle Angotti and family of Lee's Summit, Mo.; and brother, Michael Blankenship and family of Independence, Mo. Randy was preceded in death by his brother, Craig.
He was a beloved son, father and brother. An avid hunter and fisherman, Randy will also be missed by those dear friends that meant so much to him.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com.
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Kathy-Lundy Hendrickson
October 9, 2024
Sending love for Craig and Randy. You both are missed so much. Thinking of you both a lot. Can´t believe it´s been this long. Thoughts and prayers to family and friends
Tom Hill
October 9, 2023
Still think about you every time I am in the deer woods or watching the Chiefs win. Miss you.
Kathy Lundy-Hendrickson
May 4, 2016
Sending hugs to heaven for Craig and Randy not a day goes by I don't think of you Craig.. missing you always missing you too Randy ❤
Michael Blankenship
May 3, 2016
Hey brother, it's late night, May 3 and I can't sleep. Now 33 years have slipped away since we lost Craig. I, we, miss you both terribly but know you two are together. It just isn't the same. Always on my mind, my brothers.
Sheila Malone
February 12, 2015
Just heard of Randy's passing. He will truly be missed!! RB always made me laugh. RIP my friend!!
Patty Orwick-Pierce
October 23, 2014
The Orwick family sends you heartfelt condolences. We have many fond memories of our times together with Randy and your family playing sports together and growing up alongside one another. Deepest sympathy to you each and every one of you. Randy was a wonderful team mate, schoolmate and friend.
October 22, 2014
On behalf of the Dowell family......we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Blankenship family...Stacy Dowell
October 18, 2014
We are sorry to learn of randys passing may God be with your family
Art and SHARON kavanaugh
Kathy Lundy-Hendrickson
October 17, 2014
So sad. He will be missed. Love and hugs to the Blankenship family
Craig Lukens
October 17, 2014
Dear Blankenship family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for the loss of Randy.
October 16, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rick and Judy Hill
October 16, 2014
I am so very sorry to hear of Randy's passing...you all have been through so much. Randy always made me laugh with the great personality. Our love and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Gary Sell & Family
Dianna Reed-Owen
October 16, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Randy was a great guy.My heart goes out to you and his family.
Jerry O'Keefe
October 16, 2014
To the Blankenship Family, I am so sorry to hear about Randy he was a good friend growing up and I have a lot of great memories of him. He will be missed by all. RIP Buddy.
Kristi & Jim Atchley
October 16, 2014
Randy was a wonderful friend - we were classmates since grade school. He always had a smile on his face! To his family and friends, our prayers go out to you. Our loss is Heaven's gain. RIP Randy.
Lisa Buzzanca
October 16, 2014
Dear Blankenship family. I'm thinking of your sweet family at this sad time. Love Lisa Buzzanca Johnson
Casey Bower
October 15, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 15, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rick and Judy hill
Kathi Hughes Rogers
October 15, 2014
You will truly be missed.
Monte Seabaugh
October 15, 2014
Randy's smile and presence could light up any room. He will be missed by many who were blessed to call him friend. Hugs and prayers to his family during this difficult time.
Larry Gramlich
October 15, 2014
Some of my fondest baseball memories revolve around Randy. Rest in piece, my friend.
RB always had a smile.
Tom Hill
October 15, 2014
Randy was a good friend, hunting buddy, and neighbor. I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Mary (Moberly) Wescott
October 15, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to the Blankenship family. THS Class of '79 loved Randy. Lots of kind words and memories have been shared about him on Facebook. We will miss him dearly. God bless you all.
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