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Official Obituary of

George Washington Blankenship

July 22, 1947 ~ November 14, 2018 (age 71) 71 Years Old

George Blankenship Obituary

George Washington Blankenship, 71, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

He served in the USMC and was a purple heart recipient after being injured in Vietnam. George loved God, his family and playing golf. He was a master of all skills and he loved unconditionally.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Blankenship of the home; a daughter, Mandy Diane Trogdon and husband, Mark of Eastover; a son, George Warren Blankenship and wife, Donna of Stedman; a sister, Kay Simmons and husband, Horace of Ellaville, Ga.; a brother, Charles Ray Blankenship and wife, Jennie of Byron, Ga.; three grandchildren, Brandon Blankenship, Kyle Blankenship and Tate Trodgon; and four great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm prior to the service at Rogers and Breece Funeral Home with the funeral service with military honors held at 3 pm in funeral home chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be made to Wounded Warriors 4899 Belfort Rd. Ste. 300 Jacksonville, FL 32256 (877-832-6997).

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