Russell A. Blankenship, Sr.

Russell A. Blankenship, Sr. age 84, Jackson, GA passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at Westbury Medical Care Home and Rehab. He was born July 16, 1934 in Henry County, son of the late William Arthur and Dolie Brooks Blankenship. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 !/2 years , Merlene Etheredge Blankenship who passed away January 10, 2003. He was also preceded in death by his sons Marty and Russell A. (Rusty) Blankenship, Jr. and brother, Brooks Blankenship, sister Betty abd Corky Phillips.

He graduated from Jackson High School, loved camping, the mountains, known for his firm hand shake and was very sentimental. He was a Deacon at the First Baptist Church in Stockbridge, GA, was a Sunday School Superintendent, Teacher and was in the choir. He was also Sunday School Superintendent for the Second Baptist Church in Jackson, GA, was a teacher, in the choir and loved music. He was also in the Georgia National Guard.

Survivors include his wife Patsy Kitchens Blankenship, daughter Robin Renee Blankenship and son James (Rocky) Jones, three step children, Scott Cavender, Tom and Carol Cavender, and Christy and Vance Beach, 13 grandchildren, brother, Eugene and Barbara Jo Blankenship, sister-in-law Pat Blankenship and several nieces and nephews and his three granddogs.

Funeral services for Russell A. Blankenship, Sr. was held Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 3:00PM in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in Jackson, GA. with Rev. Tim Prickett and Rev. Preston Bridges officiating. Interment was in the Jenkinsburg Cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements.

Funeral Service
Friday, Feb 22, 2019
3:00 PM
Haisten Funeral Home Chapel
321 South Harkness St.
Jackson, GA 30233

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