Kenneth Blankenship

August 4, 2011 Kenneth Eugene Blankenship of Catoosa, 78, entered eternal life April 19, 2011 at his home. He was born November 15, 1932 in Piedmont, OK to James Elijah and Celia (Major) Blankenship. Kenneth served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy. He married Billie Lavern (Marshall) on September 26, 1952. A Nelson Electric Supervisor, Kenneth enjoyed golf, fishing, bowling, hunting and gardening. He is survived by his son Randy Blankenship and his wife April; grandsons: Eric Hocutt, Andrew Blankenship and Kyle Whelchel; granddaughters: Shanda Hocutt, Jessica Neu and Larissa Blankenship; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers: Dewey Blankenship, Donald Blankenship and his wife Helen; and sister Joyce McMillan. Viewing: 10AM-3PM Friday, April 22; service: 10AM Saturday, April 23 at First Baptist Church with Brother Ernie Gill officiating; interment:
10AM Monday, April 25 at Timber Ridge Cemetery. Kennedy-Kennard Funeral &
Cremation, 918.266.2112