John A. Blankenship's Obituary
John A. Blankenship, Sr., 86, of Lake Martin passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will be Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 5 pm until 7 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Friday, November 9, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Mt. Hebron West Baptist Church Cemetery, 150 Mt. Hebron Road, Elmore, AL 36025. Rev. Danny Bynum will officiate.
Mr. Blankenship was born in Elmore County and was a graduate of Holtville High School and the University of Alabama. He served in the United States Army. He worked for the State of Alabama as a Rehabilitation Counselor for 32 years. He was a member of Weogufka Second Baptist Church and of the Masonic lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Verbie A. Blankenship; daughters, Geneva Hagelstein (Paul) and Eva Haggerty; granddaughter, Dr. Samantha Roberge (Dr. Taylor Roberge) and grandson, Clay Sims.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sue Ann Blankenship; son, John Allen Blankenship, Jr., sister, Peggy Patton, and his parents.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Weogufka Second Baptist Church, PO Box 179, Weogufka, AL 35183, or to Crossroads Community Church Cemetery, PO Box 279, Elmore, AL 36025.
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