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In Loving Memory of James Roderick Blankenship

March 17, 1964 - October 11, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James “Jimmy” Roderick Blankenship of Clayton, North Carolina, who left us on October 11, 2024 at the age of 60. He was born on March 17, 1964 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Judy Blankenship and Richard Blankenship.

James Blankenship is survived by wife Sharon Blankenship, daughters JoAnn Bollinger and Kelsey Wendt, …

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Condolences… love you Jim will miss you you 
Condolences… love you Jim will miss you you 
Condolences… love you Jim will miss you you 
Going to miss you Jim - you have been solid as a rock for our family - always calm, cool and collected - we will foreve…
Going to miss you Jim - you have been solid as a rock for our family - always calm, cool and collec…
Going to miss you Jim - you have been solid as a rock for our fa…
Uncle Jimmy - will always remember you and love you big guy. I’ll always remember our times just relaxing watching Fami…
Uncle Jimmy - will always remember you and love you big guy. I’ll always remember our times just re…
Uncle Jimmy - will always remember you and love you big guy. I’l…
Kyle and I are so sorry to hear this. You are in our thoughts and prayers 
Kyle and I are so sorry to hear this. You are in our thoughts and prayers 
Kyle and I are so sorry to hear this. You are in our thoughts an…

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What were James's favorite ways to spend free time?
He got so much joy throughout his life out of Aikido, fishing, and spending time wit…
He got so much joy throughout his life out of Aikido, fishing, and spending time with family.
He got so much joy throughout his life out of Aikido, fishing, and spending time with family.
What were James's favorite foods?
French fries, sushi, and anything sweet!
French fries, sushi, and anything sweet!
French fries, sushi, and anything sweet!

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Born

March 17th, 1964
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Passed away

October 11th, 2024
Clayton, NC

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Cause of death

Parkinson's disease

Method of disposition

Cremation

R.M. Ferguson Funeral Service
Funeral services provided by

R.M. Ferguson Funeral Service

Gentiva Hospice-Sanford NC
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Gentiva Hospice-Sanford NC

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