Allen Jay Blankenship

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Visitation Schedule
Belview Baptist Church
Melbourne, AR  
Friday, January 12, 2018
5:00-7:00 pm
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Belview Baptist Church
Melbourne, AR  
Saturday, January 13, 2018
2:00 pm
Cemetery
Combs Cemetery
Melbourne, AR  
Allen Jay Blankenship

of Batesville, AR

November 18, 1955 - January 5, 2018

Allen Jay Blankenship, 62, of Batesville passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018.
He was born on November 18, 1955 in Batesville, Arkansas to R.J. and Melba (Rush) Blankenship.
We were all blessed to share our lives with the most amazing man, husband, father, and friend. We lost an absolute angel and heaven gained the best angel they could ever have. We are all beyond blessed and better people from the life of this wonderful man. He was the dad everyone hopes for and deserves. He never judged, and he always had open arms with shoulders to cry on or carry you through the hard times when you didn't think you could make it. He put everyone before himself, he gave when most think they have no more to give, and he saw people as children of God worthy of deep love and kindness. He was a man of his word. He didn't make unkept promises or say words without follow-up. He showed up for every single person that needed him despite what he had to go through to get there to help. He loved with all his heart and soul.
When your father goes in for an arthroscopic knee scope this is not something you brace for or plan for. We will miss him every day. He meant the absolute world to us and we will be forever grateful for our unforgettable memories and adventures.
He was the hardest worker, the most honest individual, lived with integrity, a religious man that always lived the Christian faith, and his family was always his top priority. He supported his children in every step and loved all unconditionally. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his wife, Debra (Crotts) Blankenship; two sons, Chris Blankenship (Kimberly) of Batesville and Chad Blankenship (Sara) of Greenbrier; one daughter, Cynthia Blankenship of Little Rock; one grandchild, Sloane Blankenship; his mother, Melba Blankenship; and two sisters, Joy Frizzell (Jim) of Melbourne and Kristie Diaz and her children Keigan and Destiny of Katy, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his father; and brother, Hayden Blankenship.
Pallbearers are Mike Gillihan, Darrell Johnson, Collin Patterson, Tyler Koestner, Roger Gillihan, Bucksey Harmon, Tim Blankenship, Terry Weaver, and Dimmick Bymaster.
Honorary pallbearers will be Judy Frazier, Mary Bunch, Future Fuel friends, Compass Church, Melbourne classmates and friends, Belview Baptist Church, Ronald Cheatham, Debbie Lovelady, Ronnie Hampton, Wesley Gay, Tom Tackett, Connie Moser, Ricky Platt, Sue Blankenship, Stacy Gunderman, Thurman and Minnie Crotts, Vickey and Roger Gillihan, Jackie Murphy, Jessie Cargill, Tyler, Kayla and Alton Koestner, and all of his neighbors and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday at Belview Baptist Church in Melbourne under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Chad Graves and Jess Sumrell officiating. Burial will follow at Combs Cemetery in Melbourne.
Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Friday at Belview Baptist Church.
During the celebration of life on Saturday, we will have an open time for anyone to share their stories and experiences about our dad. We know our dad touched a lot of peoples' lives and we would love to hear the difference our dad made in your lives.
May we all carry his memory forward. May we tell his stories, talk about him all you can, remember what he did for everyone, and may we all work harder to love deeper and unconditionally as he did. May we all live a life as worthy as him and may we carry his love onward in everything we do.

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9 Condolence(s)
Jim and Pam Kitsmiller
Batesville, AR
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Monday, January 15, 2018

Debra and family,
Jim and I are so very sorry for your loss.
Love and prayers are with you and family.

Steve Moody
Sulphuric rock, AR
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Sunday, January 14, 2018

Sorry for our loss of Allen it was great to know him had some good times being around him and your family from our family to yours in god we trust( Steve,Dawn Moody)

Paul & Staci Albert
Batesville, AR
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Friday, January 12, 2018

So sorry to hear this news. Allen was a great guy and will be missed. I always enjoyed our conversations.
Paul Albert

Marilyn Diemer Earnheart
Batesville, AR
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Friday, January 12, 2018

Debra,
My heart is heavy for you & your family during this sad time.
I pray God will give you peace, strength & courage as only He can, now & in the days to come.

Gail Abernathy
Batesville, AR
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Thursday, January 11, 2018

Debra, so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers for you and all the family at this time....

Gayla Simpson Hopson
Batesville, AR
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Thursday, January 11, 2018

Debra & Family you are all in my thoughts & prayers!!

Jennifer Burleson
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, January 11, 2018

Dear Cynthia and family-
My condolences to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. May God's peace be with each of you. Hopefully, the love of family and friends will be a comfort and strength in the days and weeks ahead.

Bill Campbell
Batesville, AR
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Thursday, January 11, 2018

Karen and I are praying for your family.

Theresa Morris
Batesville, AR
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Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Debra and Family
Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need! May God Bless!