Dad

Remembering you is easy, I do it every day,
Missing you is the Heartache that never goes away.

Love you Dad,

Your loving son,

Well Dad, Here it is Father's Day, 2104 - I sure do miss you, and wishing I were able to give you a big Father's Day hug.

God Bless Dad, I check back in with you later.

Love and miss,

Well Dad - we saw Mom off on Monday 9th of June 2014. She passed about 4:45 am on the 4th. It really hurt me so much to see her go; but she was tired and needed to go home.

I ask that you please watch over each other until the rest of us can join you both in the Lord's house.

I love you both so much,

- God Bless

Dear Dad: Ryan and I wish you a Merry Christmas!
"Lord, I have too much to do, but it's all important. So I thank you that you helped me understand the meaning of having two loving parents in my life. Please help me to set priorities so that I don't feel lost in the pace and the pressure of life. Please give me the wisdom and energy to accomplish what's necessary without wasting time or effort. And, Dear Lord, help me make the best use of my day, remembering that time is a precious gift . . . . which has been given by you."

Dad, if you are still listening. . . . I echo what my brother, Paul has said about what He hopes this site will allow: I think what He wanted was that all of the siblings, and all others that knew and loved you, to not only create a stronger bond with and between each other, but also give us a place to honor YOU and to keep those memories in our hearts and minds. 

Your Grandson, Ryan Grant Williams has pleasant memories of visiting his GranPa in Mississippi. He has many pictures that reflect the good times WE ALL had together. I thank you for that and will always remember the good times. God Bless Dad, and again, your Grandson, Ryan and your Son, Sammy wish you a very Merry Christmas! 

Let's talk again next year.

Dad,
The 19th was your birthday, I can not believe it has been 24 years since you left us.
Love and miss you
Buddy & Carol

Today is your Birthday "Daddy" - you are 94 years and with the Heavenly Father.

I think of you often, and still remember the trips I would plan through Waveland, MS. (Shoreline Park), to stop and see you as I traveled from and too Duty Stations throughout the South East. No matter what time of Day I pulled up to your Front Gate, you would be wearing your summer straw fishing hat, and have a huge smile on your face; and most times, a cigar "just for the taste," as you would say.

I found your Sisters Maggie and Dixie, and have spoke to many of their family members; even made a trip to Huntsville Alabama to meet most of Maggie's family - her daughter Dollie Ann, and all of Dollies’ Kids and family; and her other daughter Geraldine's Family at a wonderful Family Get together at Maggie's Grandson, Bruce's House. A Great Group of family they are. Great Times had with this branch of the family.

Maggie was taken back home and placed to rest next to her husband Harrison. Resting just 50 feet above your Mom and Dad.
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I hope to next make a trip back home and visit with Dixie's children that are left. I have recently spoke with her last two children:

Mack Irvin Blankenship
1942 - Living out in Superior, MT (Trip Pending)

Nellie Blankenship
1947 - Still living in Williamson, WV (Trip Pending)

The rest of Dixie's children are all gone, but I know where they are resting, and will try and plan a visit soon I hope.

James Blankenship (Passaic, Morris, New Jersey)
1926 – 1960

America Ellen Blankenship (Charlotte, Mecklenburg, NC)
1931 – 2003

Charlie Blankenship, Jr. (Goody, KY)
1936 – 1983

Juanita Blankenship (Detroit, Michigan)
1939 – 2011
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Many memories flooding in right now - so I'll just say; "Happy Birthday Daddy" - Love and miss you so much, sure wish I could give you a Hug.

PS... Just wanted you to know that I'm still looking for the rest of your family - the only one left to find is Uncle Russell.

God Bless and I'll check back again later.

Dad;

It has now been 24 long years since the Lord called you home. I miss you more as each year passes. You will always hold a special place in my heart.

Love you Dad,

Dad, I miss you more and more every day life continues without you in it. You were the "Best Dad, Ever."

I miss our talks whenever I was able to visit you while traveling from one duty station to another.

Love and miss you dearly - God Bless