Finis Smith Blankenship

Finis Blankenship passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014. Finis was a retired plumber. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp and graduated from Sam Houston State University. Finis loved to dance; a favorite place was the Stagecoach in Fort Worth. Survivors include his wife and longtime companion, Gloria Brinkley; daughter, Sondra Grimes and husband, Mike of Azle; sons, Tommy Blankenship, Billy Blankenship and wife, Becky, all of Fort Worth and Kevin Powell of San Antonio; nine grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and two brothers, Raymond and Jimmy Blankenship.


Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday, Lighthouse Church. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Luncheon: Noon prior to the funeral at Lighthouse Church.