Robert Blankenship

Robert Blankenship, 83, of Hatfield, KY passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY.  Born January 20, 1937 in Pike County, KY, he was the son of the late Bony Blankenship and the late Clara McCoy Ross.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Blankenship, on May 23, 2020, and a sister, Anna Young.

Robert was a retired coal miner and a member of the Nolan Freewill Baptist Church.

Survivors include his children, Lyda Faye (Kenny) Morris of Dix Fork, KY, Greg (Suzanne) Blankenship of Pinsonfork, KY, and Robert Lee (Sheena) Blankenship of Sidney, KY, one brother, Tommy Jude of Lexington, KY, four sisters, Lois Gail Owens of Huddy, KY, Ethel Smith of Huddy, KY, Irene Maynard of Toler, KY, and Dueley Lucas of North Carolina, his grandchildren, Jessica (Anthony) Carter, Kendra (Adam) Hensley, Chase Blankenship, Robert (Keonia) Blankenship Jr., Katelyn Blankenship, Preston Blankenship, and Dakota Blankenship, his great-grandchildren, Erika and Madison Carter, Breonna Blankenship, Peyton, Damon, and Kane Hensley.  Also surviving is a host of other family and friends. 

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 1:00 pm at the Hatfield Funeral Chapel at Toler, KY with Bro. Earl White officiating.  Burial will follow in the Stepp Cemetery at Hatfield, KY with family and friends serving as pallbearers. 

Visitation will be from 6-9 pm Monday evening at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the funeral home to help with expenses.

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