Crockett Junior Blankenship

Crockett J. Blankenship, (CJ), 86 of Salem, Va., entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 4, 2011. He retired in 1990 from the city of Salem, after 29 years of faithful service. He is preceeded in death by his wife, Dorothy U. Blankenship. CJ is survived by three brothers, Woody, Mark and Theodore and two sisters, Mary Melton and Texanna Herndon. Left to cherish his memory are his children Melvin and Mary Blankenship, Phyllis and Ralph Reese, Patricia and Joe Worrell, Dorothy and Charles Dickerson, and Donald and Nancy Blankenship. Surviving grandchildren are Missy Smith, Wayne Blankenship, Brian Blankenship, Eric Looney, Sara Blankenship, Carol Sue Walker, Lorrie Reese, Dana Tatum, Darrell Worrell, Chuck Dickerson, Tracey Blankenship, Kasey Clark, Josh Blankenship and Donnie Blankenship Jr. CJ is also is survived by 25 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. CJ wanted us to say a special thank you to Mary Blankenship, his faithful caregiver, who visited and took special care of him every day. CJ was a very loving and caring father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed. The family will receive friends on Monday, Feburary 7, 2011 from 5-7 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, VA., and Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Joe Horbath officiating. Interment will be conducted on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 2 p.m. in the Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. A fellowship will follow afterwards at the home of Melvin Blankenship. Friends wishing to offer their condolences may do so at www.johnmoakey.com. (540) 389-5441.