Marty Blankenship
July 24, 1965 ~ June 23, 2016 (age 50) 50 Years OldShare using:
Marty Blankenship, 50, of Freeburn KY, departed this life June 23, 2016 at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born July 24, 1965 at South Williamson, KY, a son of Anna Mae Johnson of Camp Creek, KY, and the late Ira Jr. Blankenship. In addition to his mother, survivors also include one sister: Lula B. Blankenship of Stopover KY; three brothers: Chuck Blankenship, Brandon Johnson, and Raymond Johnson, all of Stopover KY; best friend and coworker: Kevin Scott of Majestic KY; special companion: Nyoka Dotson of Freeburn KY; beloved daughter: Sandra Reed, and granddaughters: Ashton Reed & Josie Reed, all of Freeburn KY.
Marty was of the Pentecostal faith. He was an automotive manager for many years and took pride in his work ethics. He loved his family, friends, and customers. Anyone who knew him knew he was hardworking. You will be sadly missed and forever held in our hearts.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Sunday, June 26th at the Jones & West Funeral Home with Reverends Odis Blankenship & Kenny Chapman officiating. Sunset graveside service & burial will follow in the Chapman Cemetery at Barrenshee, Freeburn, KY.
Visitation will begin at 6:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home with special services 7:00 P.M.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Jones & West Funeral Home of Phelps, KY. The guestbook may be signed at www.joneswestfh.com.
I'm free~
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone will stay that way,
I found that peace at close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I, too, will miss.
But not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life has been full, I’ve savored much.
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all to brief
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief,
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now,
He set me free. ~Author Unknown