Jerry Van Blankenship, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and cherished friend, passed in peace, from this life into the arms of his savior, at his home on Saturday, July 17, 2021.
A celebration of life will be held in October at his home in Whitney, Texas.
Jerry was born July 8, 1941, in Denison, Texas to George W. Blankenship and Emma Wiest Blankenship. He grew up in Denison, Texas and graduated from Denison High School in 1959. He served honorably, in the United States Air force from 1959 to 1963.
Jerry is survived by his wife Judy Coffman Blankenship, of Whitney Texas, son Phillip Blankenship, of Ft. Worth, Texas, daughter Kaelyn Blankenship Padron and granddaughter Emily Padron, of Ft. Worth, Texas, sister Kathy Dophied, of Pottsboro, Texas and many other extended family and friends.
Jerry will be remembered for his teasing jokes, his entertaining stories, his generous smile and outstanding barbecue.
Always loved, never forgotten and forever missed.
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Great Uncle Jerry is someone I will never forget! I loved getting to travel with my Papa (his brother George) to his house to have a family reunion a few years back. Jerry and Judy were both so welcoming and sweet to the Taylor family. What a blessing to know that our earthly lives are not the end for those who believe. Uncle Jerry laid down his cross and has already taken up his new, healthy body in Heaven. I’m so glad he’s with our savior now and that we will meet again one day soon.