Albert Benjamin Blankenship

Albert “Benji” Blankenship, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the age of 53. He was born June 17, 1959 to Albert Neal and Betty Jane (Sutterfield) Blankenship in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Survivors include his son, Albert Benjamin Blankenship, Jr. of Wisconsin; daughter, Elizabeth N. Perry; parents, Albert Neal and Betty Jane Blankenship of Okmulgee; three brothers, Michael Blankenship of Eufaula, Jesse Blankenship and wife, Debra of Okmulgee and Marvin Blankenship of Okmulgee; two sisters, Teresa Sherril and husband, Robbie of Dewar and Jean Sutton and husband, Bill of Nuyaka and numerous other relatives and friends. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Okmulgee Cemetery with Brother Wesley Berry officiating.