Jimmy Blankenship

February 28, 1961 - January 11, 2017

Mr. Jimmy Caves Blankenship, age 55, of Douglas passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 11, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Blankenship was born January 28, 1961 to Ms. Lavern Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship, a native of Coffee County, was a Fork Life Mechanic for Wal-Mart. He retired after serving 20 years with the local National Guard. Survivors include: His Wife, Tracey Angela Bullock Blankenship of Douglas, GA 2 Sons, Michael Whitley of Pridgen, GA. and Jason Blankenship of Douglas, GA Mother, Laverne Blankenship of West Green, GA 1 Brother, James Elmer Deen of West Green, GA 3 Grandchildren, Ashton Whitley and Jeran Whitley of Pridgen, GA and Waylon Blankenship of Douglas, GA Several Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends Graveside Services and Interment were held Friday, January 13, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Calvary Full Gospel Tabernacle Cemetery with Rev. Lee Moore officiating. Military Honors, including the Flag Detail and Bugler, were presented by Personnel from Fort Stewart Army Base of Hinesville, Ga. Active Pallbearers were: Don McMillan, Casey Strom, Danny Whitley, Jamie Batten, Aaron Geiger and Lance Stevens. A Special Musical Selection, “Leave It All Behind," was presented by the Soloist and Guitarist, Tony Jump. Condolences may be left at www.ricketsonfuneralhome.com. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.