William "Bill" Felton Blankenship, 77, of Hugo, Oklahoma passed away on March 24, 2021 in Tulsa.
He was born on August 13, 1943 in Atoka, Oklahoma to Calvin and Geneva (Weldon) Blankenship. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Archie Blankenship and Carl Blankenship; sister, Sue Davis and step-daughter, Renea Tipsword.
Bill was a leader from an early age, as an outstanding athlete, he captained the Atoka Wampus Cats football team under his beloved coach, mentor and friend, Superintendent Mr. Bill Pingleton. After graduation from Atoka High School, Class of 1962, he continued his football career while attending Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton. Bill later went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from Southeastern State University in Durant, OK. He married Audie "Sue" Cloud on March 18, 1982 in McAlester, OK.
Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Army and honorably served his Country during the Vietnam conflict. He received a Bronze Star, Silver Star and 2 Purple Hearts along with the Soldiers Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal, Vietnamese Gallantry Cross, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea). He was honorably discharged on September 12, 1973 with the rank of Captain.
Bill found his place and treasured friendships during his twenty-five years of service with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. He was a founding member of the Choctaw Nation Honor Guard. During his tenure with the Choctaw Nation he served as the Director of the Finishing Plant, Director of Environmental Land and Title as well as the Director of Transportation, benefiting many, aggravating some and "FINALLY" retiring in January of 2021.
Bill was loved, respected and will be fondly remembered and sorely missed by his family and many valued friends.
He is survived by his wife, Audie "Sue" Blankenship; son, Gary Don Blankenship and wife Cathy of Edmond, OK; daughter, Tonya Kay Blankenship of Atoka, OK and stepdaughter, Angie Crider of Whitefield, OK; sister, Mary Blankenship of Albuquerque, NM; 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
Visitation: the family will receive friends on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home in Hugo, OK from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. March 30th at Miller & Miller Funeral Home in Hugo, OK. Officiating will be Bro. Mike Bryant. Interment: Mt. Olive Cemetery in Stringtown, OK
He was born on August 13, 1943 in Atoka, Oklahoma to Calvin and Geneva (Weldon) Blankenship. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Archie Blankenship and Carl Blankenship; sister, Sue Davis and step-daughter, Renea Tipsword.
Bill was a leader from an early age, as an outstanding athlete, he captained the Atoka Wampus Cats football team under his beloved coach, mentor and friend, Superintendent Mr. Bill Pingleton. After graduation from Atoka High School, Class of 1962, he continued his football career while attending Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton. Bill later went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from Southeastern State University in Durant, OK. He married Audie "Sue" Cloud on March 18, 1982 in McAlester, OK.
Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Army and honorably served his Country during the Vietnam conflict. He received a Bronze Star, Silver Star and 2 Purple Hearts along with the Soldiers Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal, Vietnamese Gallantry Cross, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea). He was honorably discharged on September 12, 1973 with the rank of Captain.
Bill found his place and treasured friendships during his twenty-five years of service with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. He was a founding member of the Choctaw Nation Honor Guard. During his tenure with the Choctaw Nation he served as the Director of the Finishing Plant, Director of Environmental Land and Title as well as the Director of Transportation, benefiting many, aggravating some and "FINALLY" retiring in January of 2021.
Bill was loved, respected and will be fondly remembered and sorely missed by his family and many valued friends.
He is survived by his wife, Audie "Sue" Blankenship; son, Gary Don Blankenship and wife Cathy of Edmond, OK; daughter, Tonya Kay Blankenship of Atoka, OK and stepdaughter, Angie Crider of Whitefield, OK; sister, Mary Blankenship of Albuquerque, NM; 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
Visitation: the family will receive friends on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home in Hugo, OK from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. March 30th at Miller & Miller Funeral Home in Hugo, OK. Officiating will be Bro. Mike Bryant. Interment: Mt. Olive Cemetery in Stringtown, OK
William "Bill" Felton Blankenship, 77, of Hugo, Oklahoma passed away on March 24, 2021 in Tulsa.
He was born on August 13, 1943 in Atoka, Oklahoma to Calvin and Geneva (Weldon) Blankenship. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Archie Blankenship and Carl Blankenship; sister, Sue Davis and step-daughter, Renea Tipsword.
Bill was a leader from an early age, as an outstanding athlete, he captained the Atoka Wampus Cats football team under his beloved coach, mentor and friend, Superintendent Mr. Bill Pingleton. After graduation from Atoka High School, Class of 1962, he continued his football career while attending Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton. Bill later went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from Southeastern State University in Durant, OK. He married Audie "Sue" Cloud on March 18, 1982 in McAlester, OK.
Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Army and honorably served his Country during the Vietnam conflict. He received a Bronze Star, Silver Star and 2 Purple Hearts along with the Soldiers Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal, Vietnamese Gallantry Cross, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea). He was honorably discharged on September 12, 1973 with the rank of Captain.
Bill found his place and treasured friendships during his twenty-five years of service with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. He was a founding member of the Choctaw Nation Honor Guard. During his tenure with the Choctaw Nation he served as the Director of the Finishing Plant, Director of Environmental Land and Title as well as the Director of Transportation, benefiting many, aggravating some and "FINALLY" retiring in January of 2021.
Bill was loved, respected and will be fondly remembered and sorely missed by his family and many valued friends.
He is survived by his wife, Audie "Sue" Blankenship; son, Gary Don Blankenship and wife Cathy of Edmond, OK; daughter, Tonya Kay Blankenship of Atoka, OK and stepdaughter, Angie Crider of Whitefield, OK; sister, Mary Blankenship of Albuquerque, NM; 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
Visitation: the family will receive friends on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home in Hugo, OK from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. March 30th at Miller & Miller Funeral Home in Hugo, OK. Officiating will be Bro. Mike Bryant. Interment: Mt. Olive Cemetery in Stringtown, OK
He was born on August 13, 1943 in Atoka, Oklahoma to Calvin and Geneva (Weldon) Blankenship. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Archie Blankenship and Carl Blankenship; sister, Sue Davis and step-daughter, Renea Tipsword.
Bill was a leader from an early age, as an outstanding athlete, he captained the Atoka Wampus Cats football team under his beloved coach, mentor and friend, Superintendent Mr. Bill Pingleton. After graduation from Atoka High School, Class of 1962, he continued his football career while attending Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton. Bill later went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from Southeastern State University in Durant, OK. He married Audie "Sue" Cloud on March 18, 1982 in McAlester, OK.
Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Army and honorably served his Country during the Vietnam conflict. He received a Bronze Star, Silver Star and 2 Purple Hearts along with the Soldiers Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal, Vietnamese Gallantry Cross, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea). He was honorably discharged on September 12, 1973 with the rank of Captain.
Bill found his place and treasured friendships during his twenty-five years of service with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. He was a founding member of the Choctaw Nation Honor Guard. During his tenure with the Choctaw Nation he served as the Director of the Finishing Plant, Director of Environmental Land and Title as well as the Director of Transportation, benefiting many, aggravating some and "FINALLY" retiring in January of 2021.
Bill was loved, respected and will be fondly remembered and sorely missed by his family and many valued friends.
He is survived by his wife, Audie "Sue" Blankenship; son, Gary Don Blankenship and wife Cathy of Edmond, OK; daughter, Tonya Kay Blankenship of Atoka, OK and stepdaughter, Angie Crider of Whitefield, OK; sister, Mary Blankenship of Albuquerque, NM; 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
Visitation: the family will receive friends on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home in Hugo, OK from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. March 30th at Miller & Miller Funeral Home in Hugo, OK. Officiating will be Bro. Mike Bryant. Interment: Mt. Olive Cemetery in Stringtown, OK
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