Timothy Blankenship Obituary

Timothy Blankenship, age 74, fell asleep in death on January 7, 2025. He was born July 10, 1950 to Ralph and Dimple Blankenship in Paragould, AR. He married Brenda Friend and they had two children. She preceded him in death. On September 20, 2008, Tim married Crystal Willix and she survives.

Tim was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on November 25, 1967. He spent many hours studying the Bible and teaching everyone he could about what he had learned. His love for Jehovah God and strong faith in the resurrection sustained him throughout his life course.

Tim is survived by his wife Crystal, his son Jeremy (Judy) Blankenship and his daughter Doncie Blankenship, step-daughters Carey Queen and Michelle McKinney, step-granddaughter Michelle Swan and step-grandson Joe Queen. He is also survived by siblings Lowell (Rebecca) Blankenship, Deanna (Robert) Pepper, Alan (Patricia) Blankenship, an uncle Jephthah Blankenship, as well as many family and dear friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Joel Blankenship and Alfred Blankenship, and step-mother Peggy Blankenship.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thurs., Jan. 16, 2025. Memorial will be 2:45 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2025. Both will be held at Phillips Funeral Home, 4904 W. Kingshighway, Paragould, AR 72450.

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Please make memorial donations to "Jehovah's Witnesses" or online at http://www.donate.jw.org.