James R. Blankenship
BLANKENSHIP, James R., 65, of Dade City, went to his heavenly home November 8, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Margaret Blankenship; mother, Bertha Blankenship; and brother, Jerry Blankenship. Jim is survived by his four children, Sharon Blankenship, Sheila Vaughn and husband, Mike, Pamela Bos and husband, Guy, and William Blankenship and fiance, Mary; four grandchildren, James O'Dell, Haylei Bos, Miles Bos and Caleb Hartman; and his loving partner, Joyce Holder. He was blessed with many more family members and treasured friends. Jim was a loving, devoted father and faithful, loyal friend and neighbor to many. He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He never met a stranger. He enjoyed auto racing, which originated from his early days as pit stewart at Golden Gate Speedway and later as technical inspector at East Bay Raceway. His hobbies included camping, golfing, softball, fishing and bowling. His passion was his landscaping and plant nursery business, which he began in 1988. His honesty and hard work were admired by his customers. He landscaped with great care and pride. He will be truly missed but remembered always. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 2005, at the funeral home, 3207 W. Bearss Avenue. The family will receive friends 1-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Published in the TBO.com on 11/11/2005.
BLANKENSHIP, James R., 65, of Dade City, went to his heavenly home November 8, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Margaret Blankenship; mother, Bertha Blankenship; and brother, Jerry Blankenship. Jim is survived by his four children, Sharon Blankenship, Sheila Vaughn and husband, Mike, Pamela Bos and husband, Guy, and William Blankenship and fiance, Mary; four grandchildren, James O'Dell, Haylei Bos, Miles Bos and Caleb Hartman; and his loving partner, Joyce Holder. He was blessed with many more family members and treasured friends. Jim was a loving, devoted father and faithful, loyal friend and neighbor to many. He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He never met a stranger. He enjoyed auto racing, which originated from his early days as pit stewart at Golden Gate Speedway and later as technical inspector at East Bay Raceway. His hobbies included camping, golfing, softball, fishing and bowling. His passion was his landscaping and plant nursery business, which he began in 1988. His honesty and hard work were admired by his customers. He landscaped with great care and pride. He will be truly missed but remembered always. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 2005, at the funeral home, 3207 W. Bearss Avenue. The family will receive friends 1-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Published in the TBO.com on 11/11/2005.
James R. Blankenship
BLANKENSHIP, James R., 65, of Dade City, went to his heavenly home November 8, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Margaret Blankenship; mother, Bertha Blankenship; and brother, Jerry Blankenship. Jim is survived by his four children, Sharon Blankenship, Sheila Vaughn and husband, Mike, Pamela Bos and husband, Guy, and William Blankenship and fiance, Mary; four grandchildren, James O'Dell, Haylei Bos, Miles Bos and Caleb Hartman; and his loving partner, Joyce Holder. He was blessed with many more family members and treasured friends. Jim was a loving, devoted father and faithful, loyal friend and neighbor to many. He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He never met a stranger. He enjoyed auto racing, which originated from his early days as pit stewart at Golden Gate Speedway and later as technical inspector at East Bay Raceway. His hobbies included camping, golfing, softball, fishing and bowling. His passion was his landscaping and plant nursery business, which he began in 1988. His honesty and hard work were admired by his customers. He landscaped with great care and pride. He will be truly missed but remembered always. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 2005, at the funeral home, 3207 W. Bearss Avenue. The family will receive friends 1-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Published in the TBO.com on 11/11/2005.
BLANKENSHIP, James R., 65, of Dade City, went to his heavenly home November 8, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Margaret Blankenship; mother, Bertha Blankenship; and brother, Jerry Blankenship. Jim is survived by his four children, Sharon Blankenship, Sheila Vaughn and husband, Mike, Pamela Bos and husband, Guy, and William Blankenship and fiance, Mary; four grandchildren, James O'Dell, Haylei Bos, Miles Bos and Caleb Hartman; and his loving partner, Joyce Holder. He was blessed with many more family members and treasured friends. Jim was a loving, devoted father and faithful, loyal friend and neighbor to many. He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He never met a stranger. He enjoyed auto racing, which originated from his early days as pit stewart at Golden Gate Speedway and later as technical inspector at East Bay Raceway. His hobbies included camping, golfing, softball, fishing and bowling. His passion was his landscaping and plant nursery business, which he began in 1988. His honesty and hard work were admired by his customers. He landscaped with great care and pride. He will be truly missed but remembered always. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 2005, at the funeral home, 3207 W. Bearss Avenue. The family will receive friends 1-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Published in the TBO.com on 11/11/2005.
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