John R. Blankenship Obituary
We bid farewell to John R. Blankenship of West Point, Mississippi, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 1, 2026 at the age of 84. John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John R. Blankenship to pay them a last tribute.
As John departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved John. Though John may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert Blankenship and Marie Sanders Blankenship; and his siblings, Sissy Blankenship Parker, Mamie Blankenship Vest, Joyce Blankenship Simpson, Margie Blankenship Williams, Sonny and Dick Blankenship.
He is survived by: his wife Virginia Wooley Blankenship.
