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BLANKENSHIP, Robert (Bobby) T.Passed away August 24, 2011 in Chattanooga, TN. He was born in Nashville on October 14, 1935 to the late Walter Blankenship and Regina Moore. He was passionate about automobiles, and enjoyed racing cars and working on them as well. He will forever be remembered as a good father. He is survived by 4 daughters, Deborah Fox, Rachel Graham, Becky Creswell, Annette, and one son, as well as 4 grandchildren, Duane Fox, Justin Dearing, Adrianna Serna and Amanda Graham who will carry on his legacy. There will be a viewing for close friends and family from 1:30 - 3 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2011. Graveside services will be on Friday, August 26, 2011 at 3 p.m., at Historic Spring Hill Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Pike. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home just prior to committal.

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Published by The Tennessean on Aug. 26, 2011.

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Elaine

June 6, 2025

Bobby, you were a large influence in my raising as I met you when I was only 11. We became best friends and were for decades. I still think of you Often. Rest in Peace Old Friend

Nikki Barrett patton smith

January 1, 2025

Bobby knew my mom and when I was young he would drive down and take us to eat. he even let me drive his corvette around town. I can fond memories the 1st time eating Chinese, took us to the Chattanooga choochoo one time

johnnie swack

August 20, 2020

Still think about bobby ever now and then and some of the times we had together. The last time I saw him, he was in the bleachers at the scat track raceway in smyrna tn. with a couple of friends and after my race I walked over and got them to hold my trophy while I put my bike up, then talked for awhile before I headed home.

August 26, 2011

Debbie, So sorry to hear about Your Dad. Just found out too late to be there, with the distance involved. Sincerely Johnnie Swack

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