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Rex Blankenship Obituary
Rex Edwin Blankenship, 76, formerly of Maryville, TN, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Asheville, NC at Mission Hospital.
He enjoyed watching sports, particularly football and baseball, and had a passion for both Tennessee and Georgia football. Rex cherished his faith, family, and friends, known for his loving nature, loyalty, and kindness.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Sandra Gail Blankenship of Englewood, TN, and his parents, Louis and Ruth Blankenship of Maryville, TN.
He is survived by his brother, Danny Thornburg (Patsy); his son, Keith Blankenship (Dorenda); his daughter, Crystal McCullough (Wayne); granddaughter, Jade White (Mikey); grandson, Morgan McCullough; great-grandson, Ryder; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2025 in the chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday prior to the service.
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Carolyn Anderson
March 17, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joey Moss
March 16, 2025
I am a Classmate of Rex from Everett High School. Rex was a great guy and friend and will be missed by all of us. May he Rest in Peace in our Lords arms with Sandi and his loved ones in Heaven. Well done Rex.
Brenda Norman
March 16, 2025
I have known Rex since we were in grammar school at Eagleton School in Maryville TN. He was an all around great guy. He will be missed by many including all his classmates of class '66 at Everett High School. He will be missed but I am sure he and Sandi and his loved ones greeted him with open arms in heaven. May he rest in peace.
Judy Jenkins
February 25, 2025
Crystal and Keith I am so very sorry for your loss. Rex was a wonderful person to all whether it was family or friends he had love for all. He was a nephew to my mother Lorene Key and she talked fondly of him. I got to know him through her and your mother Sandie. I know he will be missed by you all. He is in the Lords arms now and with no pain. My prayers are with you.
Honei Woods
February 25, 2025
I just loved Rex's love of life and people.
He was a vendor like me so we talked shop alot. He was mainly a great Christian man. I miss him and Sandy . Until we meet again in the sweet by and by .
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