Jackie Dale Blankenship

            Jackie Dale Blankenship, age 71, of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

            Jackie was born February 26, 1952 in Alexander County, the son of the late Grover Blankenship and Leona Walker Blakenship.

            He worked for Sipe’s Wholesale for several years and then worked in the construction industry. He was of the Christian faith and enjoyed fishing, playing horseshoes, loved the outdoors, and liked to build about anything.

            Including his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Blankenship.

            Those left to cherish and honor his memories include: his companion for 20 years, Leona Moore; his sister, Joyce Hughes of Statesville; his brothers, Roger Blankenship and good friend, Bernice, Russell Blankenship all of Taylorsville; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

            A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Speaker Joyce Hughes will officiate.

            The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service.

            Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

            Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Jackie Dale Blankenship.

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