Donald Ray Blankenship was born September 10, 1938, in Decatur Ala., the third of eight children. He was welcomed home on September 7, 2022.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; one son, Ronen David Blankenship and wife Cindy of Decatur Ala.; one daughter, Donnalla Miller and husband Chris of Durant, Okla.; two sisters, Nell Roberts and husband Charles of Decatur Ala., Wanda Cagle of Decatur, Ala.; one brother, Joe Blankenship of McDonough, Ga.; four grandchildren: Jon Houston Christian (preceded in death), Jonell Ellis and husband Drew of Durant, Okla.; Jada Blankenship of Madison Ala., Anna Chickaway and husband Isaiah of Decatur, Ala.; three great grandchildren: Jace and Donavan Ellis, and Isaiah Chickaway and many nieces and nephews.
He was a long-time member of Victory Life Church and served in the prison ministry, the Brotherhood, the Food Bank and as a care pastor. Pall bearers will be Chris Miller, Scott Martin, Weston Miller, Jim May, Kregg Matson and Melvin Gale. Officiating, Pastor Lee Armstrong.
“A man’s life is defined by what he does with it. His life was in service to others and who can find fault with that?” – Anonymous
To honor his life, you may donate to Victory Life Academy, Heritage Heart Scholarship Fund, in memory of Donald Ray Blankenship.
Family visitation is scheduled from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022 at Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Victory Life Church in Durant, Oklahoma with Pastor Lee Armstrong officiating. Donald will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery following the funeral service.
Services are under the direction of Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral Home.
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