Terry O. Blankenship 1945-2021
WARREN — Terry Otis Blankenship, 76, of Warren, passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at home surrounded by his family and caregivers following a brief illness.
He was born Jan. 18, 1945, in New Richmond, W.Va., the son of the late William Henry Blankenship and Ada Ennis Halsey Blankenship.
On Aug. 3, 1964, he married Carol “Cookie” Kickbusch of Cleveland. They shared 55 years of marriage and many wonderful memories. Terry attended Pineville High School in West Virginia. He served in the U.S. Army. Terry was employed by General Motors for 30 years and was a police officer with the Weathersfield Police Department in later years. He enjoyed RVing with his wife and family, music, cars, but most of all, spending time with his family and his animals.
He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly (Allan) MonteCalvo of Warren; a sister, Rita Edens; brothers, William “H” Blankenship and Mackie Blankenship, all of West Virginia; grandchildren, Vincent MonteCalvo of Warren, Nicholas MonteCalvo of Cleveland and Ashley MonteCalvo of Atlanta; and great-granddaughter, Mia Adrianna of Girard.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; sisters, Fern Thorn, Geraldine Najjar, Dreama Taylor and infant sister, Diana Hope Blankenship; and brothers, Jack Blankenship and Timmy Blankenship.
His family is heartsick with his departure and will miss his many qualities, especially his stories and humor. However, they are happy that his suffering is over and that he will be reunited with his wife, Carol, whom he has missed dearly the past year and a half.
Services will be 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home. Friends may call from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the Cortland VFW or MVI Hospice.
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