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1956
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2021
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Jesse Blankenship Obituary
Mo was born in Alabama but grew up in Orlando. Knowing he'd be a firefighter since childhood, he started as a volunteer with Lockhart Fire Department at the age of 17. When Orange County Fire Rescue was formed in 1981, he was hired on as a lieutenant with badge #0043. He served the department courageously until retiring in 2007.
He and Linda, his soul mate and the love of his life were married in 1985. Together with family and friends, he always enjoyed life to its fullest and will be deeply missed.
Mo is survived by his wife of 35 years, Linda, son Shawn (Dawn), daughter Amanda (Michael), grandchildren Luna, Orion and Emory, mother Patricia, sister April, and niece Raivynn.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 31st 2021 at the First Congregational Church of Winter Park at 10 a.m.
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Gene Goss
July 26, 2021
Rest in peace Mo
It was an honor to have known you over the years.
For the family
May the love of friends and FD family carry you through your grief.
F. R. Montes de Oca
July 25, 2021
Rest In Peace, Lieutenant. Thank you for your courage and service to all.
Rob Wells
July 11, 2021
RIP Brother Mo! Will never forget that large voice yelling "Meat" at the Zellwood corn festival when I showed up. You will be missed, thanks for being a great teacher!!
David W. Provau
July 8, 2021
You´ll be missed big `Mo. A shot of Jack for old time sake, my friend. Thank you for teaching me along the way and allowing to make mistakes as well. It was a noble ride.
William Dike
July 8, 2021
What a special man. Great Lt, father and friend and as a bonus he loved to fish. Missed but never forgotten. Prayers for the Blankenship clan.
Susan Mroczkowski
July 7, 2021
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July 7, 2021
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Susan Mroczkowski
July 7, 2021
Uncle Mo taught us the most important thing in life, spending time with family. It seems every decision you made was to put family first. That really resonated with me and made a lasting impression. Thank you for always being here for us and being a true example of an amazing father. We love you forever and cherish the wonderful memories we have. Rest in Peace
John Hazelroth
July 5, 2021
Loved seeing Mo at the Y. I nickmamed him Moo Moo, but never sure why! Also enjoyed monthly breakfast with a group that included Mo. You can only imagine those conversations at breakfast - nobody was off limits! Although he has been away from the Y for some time, people asked about him and he will be truly missed.
Lori Duplis-Murphy
July 4, 2021
Mo was such a wonderful person and such a joy to have known him Prayers to his family. RIP
Paul Czapiga
July 4, 2021
R.I.P. Lt. Enjoyed working with you at Station 40, you saved me from burning my hand with the instant hot water! Miss you my friend~
Lindsey Johnson
July 3, 2021
I´m so saddened by this news..,
Mo was an inspiration to me and many others. Although I only knew him a short time, he positively impacted my life. I will never forget our time together and all the laughs too. RIP Mo Mo
Judy Johnson
July 3, 2021
Mo was one of those amazing friends that I will always remember with love. He was at Lockhart Fire when I started work there in 1976 and was at the Training Division with me when he retired in 2007. I´m so blessed to have had Mo as a friend. One of a kind
Glenn Ledford
July 2, 2021
RIP Lieutenant your work here is done. I was blessed to have served those OCFD years with you and all those who served those early years of the OCFD.
Richard Seeley
July 2, 2021
You gave so many, happy memories. I remember when Tex call you Elmo for the first time. Who would've thought the name would stick. Rest in Peace my friend.
Kevin Seeley
July 2, 2021
R.I.P. Mo. Glad I had the opportunity to work with you as a volunteer at Lockhart FD.
Frank Aquilon
July 2, 2021
RIP Brother Mo.Our condolences go out to the Blankenship family.
Dennis Snyder
July 2, 2021
Blessings to your family during this difficult time. Was a pleasure knowing Mo from the Lockhard FD days all the way through OCFRD days and into retirement. Here he is with is Rambler at a retired FD lunch in December 2011.
Greg Ek-Collins
July 2, 2021
Rest In Peace my brother, we´ll take it from here. I think you´ll like the guys in the new "house". Love and miss you my friend.
Bruce Zwegat
July 2, 2021
No more pain big guy. Rest In Peace Mo.
It was fun working with you through Lockhart FD and OCFRD days
Buzz Thiebauth
July 2, 2021
Rip Mo, one of the good ones. Prayers to you and your family
Deborah Marshall
July 2, 2021
No you were a great guy to work with, I will miss you and that laugh....RIP Brother
Kate Bourgeois
July 2, 2021
Mo will,very sadly, be missed by all of us! He was like family to me.
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