BLANKENSHIP, ROBERT, age 89, of Adger, Al, died Sunday, July 6, 2003. He was employed as a coal miner for 20 years, was a member of United Mine Workers of America, and also was an employee of Sack's Furniture Company in Bessemer for 15 years. Mr. Blankenship was a Adger United Methodist Church and was married to his wife, Louise Parsons Blankenship, for 68 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Louise Parsons Blankenship of Adger, AL; daughter, Mary Lou Humphries (James) of Adger, AL; sons, Glenn W. Blankenship (Bobbie), Paul D. Blankenship (Linda), and Jerry E. Blankenship (Glenda), all of Adger, AL; three daughters-in-law, Geraldine, Judy, and Ruth; 12 grandchildren; and 26 great grandchildren. Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Glover; three sons, Carlton R., Ronald L., and Phillip E. Blankenship; and brother, Davis Blankenship. Special thanks to Mr. Blankenship's caregiver, Cora Lee Johnston, and to UAB West Hospice. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at 10 a.m. in Adger Cemetery with Dr. Jerry Batson officiating. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2003 at the funeral home. Brown Service Funeral Home Bessemer directing.
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BLANKENSHIP, ROBERT, age 89, of Adger, Al, died Sunday, July 6, 2003. He was employed as a coal miner for 20 years, was a member of United Mine Workers of America, and also was an employee of Sack's Furniture Company in Bessemer for 15 years. Mr. Blankenship was a Adger United Methodist Church and was married to his wife, Louise Parsons Blankenship, for 68 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Louise Parsons Blankenship of Adger, AL; daughter, Mary Lou Humphries (James) of Adger, AL; sons, Glenn W. Blankenship (Bobbie), Paul D. Blankenship (Linda), and Jerry E. Blankenship (Glenda), all of Adger, AL; three daughters-in-law, Geraldine, Judy, and Ruth; 12 grandchildren; and 26 great grandchildren. Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Glover; three sons, Carlton R., Ronald L., and Phillip E. Blankenship; and brother, Davis Blankenship. Special thanks to Mr. Blankenship's caregiver, Cora Lee Johnston, and to UAB West Hospice. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at 10 a.m. in Adger Cemetery with Dr. Jerry Batson officiating. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2003 at the funeral home. Brown Service Funeral Home Bessemer directing.
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