Larry Blankenship, 66, a lifelong resident of Old Fort, Tennessee, passed away on Monday evening, April 25, 2016 at a Chattanooga hospice.
Larry was born in Ducktown, TN on March 3, 1950 to the late Ray & Odessa Blankenship. He was an honorable discharge veteran of the United States Army after faithfully serving his country. He was awarded the National Defense Service Metal and Sharp Shooter Metal. Larry was very gifted with his hands and could make or fix just about anything.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Blankenship and Gerald Blankenship.
He is survived by two daughters, Amy Arthur and her fiancé Harry Mullenix and Tonya Goins and her husband Gregg; four grandchildren, Mason, Ashley, Tyler and Michael; three sisters, Joann Blankenship, Patsy Blankenship and Carolyn Blankenship; one brother, Bruce Blankenship; numerous other extended family members; and a host of special friends.
A celebration of his life is planned for Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Companion Funeral Home located at 2419 Georgetown Road NW in Cleveland, TN with the Reverend Johnny Sosbee and Don White officiating.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. in the funeral home Parlor.
Interment will be on Friday, April 29 at 11 a.m. in the Dill Cemetery in Old Fort, TN with his family and friends serving as pallbearers. Josh Brown will serve as Honorary Pallbearer. The committal service will conclude with Military Honors for Larry's service to our country.
Companion Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.