James Edward Blankenship

Graveside services for James Edward Blankenship, 65, of Winona, will be 1:00 pm Friday, March 1, 2019 at Starrville Cemetery in Winona, Texas. Mr. Blankenship passed away, Sunday, February 24, 2019 in Tyler, Texas.

James was born December 17, 1953 in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Edward C. Blankenship and Katherine Louis Green Blankenship. He had a long career as a Commercial Truck driver. James enjoyed hunting, old westerns and reading his bible. He had a huge heart and would have helped anyone. He also very much enjoyed spending his time with his family and friends. James will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife and companion of 32 years, Karen Blankenship; son Billy Haley; daughters Michelle Blankenship Jones, Kristy Lewis and husband Scott; Three grandchildren Jacob White, Jessica Jones, Adalynn Lewis and sister Jeanie Hopkins.

In Lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice of East Texas at 411 University Boulevard Tyler, Texas 75701.