Sherman Blankenship

Sherman H. Blankenship, 67, of Stopover, KY passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at U.K. Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born February 10, 1950 in Stopover, KY a son of the late Hayes Sr. and Rittie Blankenship. In addition to his parents, Sherman was also preceded in death by two brothers: Wheeler Blankenship and Taft Blankenship; one sister: Ruth Justice; and special friend: Harold Campbell.

Sherman was a retired plumber and enjoyed being outdoors in his spare time. He was of the Protestant faith.  Sherman also enjoyed watching old westerns and Gun Smoke. Sherman was a great father and considered raising his three daughters his greatest accomplishment.   

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife: Carol S. Blankenship of Stopover, KY; three daughters: Kimberly Blankenship-Hobbs of Lexington, KY; Christa Blankenship-Maynard of Georgetown, KY and Bridgette (Brian) Dotson of Phelps, KY; one brother: Hayes (Sharon) Blankenship of Woodman, KY; one sister: Velma Huff of Colorado; eight grandchildren: Tyler, Savannah, Jacob, Lexi, Kash, Knox, Kelsi, and Brooklyn; special family: Robert Wallace of Stopover, KY; Kelly Hobbs of Lexington, KY; and Sid Maynard of Georgetown, KY; special friends: Jeff Campbell, William B. Lewis, Raymond Barker, Woody (Janet) Barker, Perry (Sheila) Sullivan, Larry "Stevie" Wolford; and a host of family & friends.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Jones & West Funeral Home with Reverends Harold Layne & Kelley Baldridge officiating.

Burial will follow in the Wheeler Blankenship Cemetery with family & friends serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will begin at 6:00 P.M. Sunday, with services nightly at 7:00 P.M. at Jones & West Funeral Home.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Jones & West Funeral Home of Phelps, KY.  The guestbook may be signed at www.joneswestfh.com.   

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