Jackie Earl Blankenship's Obituary
JACKIE EARL BLANKENSHIP, 79, of Barboursville, WV, formerly of Crown City, OH, died Wednesday, November 18, 2015, in Heritage Center in Huntington, WV. A Celebration of Life will be 1 PM Saturday, November 21, 2015, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, Chesapeake, OH. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Jackie was born January 2, 1936, in Braeholm, WV, a son of the late James and Ruth Bond Blankenship. He was a retired iron worker with Local 769 in Ashland, KY, and a US Navy Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Chris Legg; and four brothers, Lester, Frank, Thomas, and James Blankenship. Jackie is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carolyn Sue Cooper of Barboursville, WV; two sons, Timothy (Rachael) Blankenship of Grove City, OH, and Jackie Blankenship, Jr; one step-daughter, Cathy Christian of Barboursville, WV; two sisters, Barbara Baylous and Jean France; and one brother, John Blankenship. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.schneidergriffin.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jackie Earl Blankenship please visit our Sympathy Store. Memorial Service NOV 21. 1:00 PM (EST) Schneider-Hall Funeral Home 313 Big Branch RoadChesapeake, OH 45619[emailprotected]http://Schneiderhallfuneralhome.com
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