Kenneth Harvey Blankenship |
| Posted 2017-04-20 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Sunday, April 16, 2017, page 7a - 8a Kenneth Harvey Blankenship passed away March 8, 2017. Born May 8, 1947, in Cattonsvile, Maryland, to Harvey and Jewell Blankenship, his family moved to Arizona in 1954. Kenny had a love and talent for writing, playing and singing country music. It was his passion. He served in the United States Army and was a truck driver by trade. Kenneth was preceded in death by his sister Andrea Blankenship; his brothers Daniel Blankenship and Robert Blankenship. He is survived by his wife of 26 years Phyllis Blankenship of Cottonwood; sons Kenneth Blankenship (Nancy) of Louisiana; Robert Blankenship of Prescott Valley; David Blankenship (Erin) of Colorado; Douglas Blankenship of Cottonwood; Tommy Blankenship of Texas; stepson Stacey Bland (Teeter) of Texas; stepdaughter Christie Brazeal (Wade) of Texas; 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren; sisters Pamela Edwardson of California; Shirley Blume (Bradley) of Skull Valley; Debbie Sweet of Idaho; and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be laid to rest alongside his family on May 6, 2017, 1 p.m. at Chino Valley Cemetery on Road 2 South-West off of Highway 89. A gathering of family and friends will immediately follow at the Chino Valley Senior Center, 1021 West Butterfield Road, Chino Valley, Arizona. For more information please contact Shirley Blume 928-713-4989. Information provided by survivors. |
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