John Edward Blankenship
John Edward Blankenship
March 20, 1958 ~ August 11, 2011
John Edward Blankenship, Jr.Daingerfield - Graveside services for John Edward Blankenship, Jr., 53, of Lubbock will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 15, 2011 at Dalby Springs Cemetery with D. R. Modisette officiating under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. Mr. Blankenship was born March 20, 1958 in Mansfield, Mo. and died Thursday, August 11, 2011 in Lubbock.Mr. Blankenship was an assistant facility administrator for Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center. He was preceded in death by his father, John Edward Blankenship, Sr. Survivors include his wife, Lesly Blankenship of Shallowater, Tx.; sons, John Edward Blankenship, III, Jared E. Blankenship; daughter, Jennifer Elizabeth Blankenship, all of Haltom City, Tx.; mother & stepfather, Sue & Al Young of Daingerfield, Tx.; half sister, Edith Montgomery of Madill, Ok.Online condolences may be made at Nail-Haggardfh.com
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I love you so much bubba. I don’t know what I’m going to do without you in my life. You’ve gone far too soon. Just never enough time for all the time we were going to spend together. I miss you so much!!!!
I worked with John for many years at West Texas State School. He was a very caring man and loved the work that he did with the youth there. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
I worked with John at the West Texas State School in Pyote. He was a perfect gentleman and very respectful. He cared for the kids in his care and tried to find ways to help them. He was a rock n roll enthusiast to say the least. He will be missed by all those that worked with him and those that knew him. I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers. Lilly
I met john when I was working in Pyote at the WTSS. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him RIP John
John was an outstanding person and friend. He loved life and a good time. We will miss John very much, but know he is now in a better place with no pain. Our prayers go out for his children and family. Randy & Onella Chance
Be at peace, my friend.
I Remember John From Back In The Day When He Was Married To My Aunt. I Was Just A Young Girl But I Remember Him As A Kind And Humorous Guy. May He Rest In Peace.
You will truly be missed here at the juvenile center. No one will ever be as down to earth and honest as you were. If I ever needed a honest opinion I knew I could count on you! I will miss you good buddy!
John, Thank you for being such an amazing friend. Thank you for all the stories,listening,advice and love that you showered me in. I already miss you so much and I am heartbroken because I couldnt say goodbye but, Ill see you in heaven. I love you old man…. -Munchkin
Mr. Blankenship! Wow I am truly going to miss you. You always knew the right words to say to someone when we all wouldnt say it out loud..You were truly a out spoken person and, thats what i liked about you…Real! You dont have to worry about any more pain R.I.P
John I will truly miss you and the long conversation we had together. John you had time to listen to my problems and complaints regardless of how small they were and you had great knowledged. I vauled your opinion and your advise it has kept me sane on many days at work and in my life. I remmber when you use to talk about how proud you were of your children and how much you cared for them. John I remmber when you said you wanted a place with a large fence and have lots of ostrich around the property and you would call it home.John I hope you got that place and much more.Words are not enough to say how much I will miss you and I hope you finally have peace. LOVE COOP
Wow i remember when Mr. Blankenship interviewed me for the juvenile center. It was his voice and the way he sounded in the interview. To me he was a supervisor that was willing to help and look out for his workers.I will never forget him and he will be miss. RIP Mr. Blankenship
Rest in Peace John. You will be remembered with joy.
John, you were my TKE “big brother” and one of my best friends all those many years ago. I will miss you, “big Brother”.
John will be greatly missed at LCJJC. My prayers go out to each member of his family. May God bring each of you the peace and comfort that surpasses all understanding.
Mr Blankenship was my Supervisor on the 10-6 Shift he was a super person told you how it was going to be done and back his personal 100% he was a leader.i will miss him.
I will truly miss you, I will miss the great talks and the laughs that we shared especially when we both got booted back to the night shift we laughed about that all the time.You will be missed I will never forget you.
God bless you Mr. B and your family. Thankyou for being a great supervisor and friend. Praying for you up in heaven.
Through the course of his illness I got to know John pretty well. He would talk about his youth, his Family, his relationships, and his relationship with God. And he always made time to listen to you talk about your life outside of work. A very private man, set in his deep country ways. I was honoured to know and Share with him. I remember no matter how badly he felt, if I or a coworker would ask him if we could do anything for him, he would graciously refuse our assistance. A proud man. As a supervisor, he was always fair, always clear as to what he expected of you, and always supportive of his staff if the opportunity arose. I’m grateful for the time that was granted me to in the end say…Rest in Peace “HOSS” You will be sorely Missed.