Michael "Mike" Blankenship, 54, of Mexico, died Dec. 13, 2021 at Boone Hospital Center.
Born Nov. 18, 1967, Bakersfield, Calif., he was the son of Frankie (Larry) Adams of Clarence and Carl (Terry) Stewart Fresno, Calif.
Mike lived in Marshall/Mexico most of his life. He attended Marshall High School, where he received his GED upon learning he was going to be a dad. He was known for the many leadership and job positions he had throughout the years. Most of all Mike was known for the love he had for his family. His favorite pastimes were working on his Camaro, gardening, and of course spending any moment he could with his grandchildren. He always had great stories of all the places he traveled and the memories he made.
In addition to his parents, Mike is survived by wife Windy Blankenship of the home; three children, Nicole Blankenship (Matt) of Marshall, Michael Blankenship of Mexico, Christian (Karley) Blankenship of Wahiawa, Hawaii; seven grandchildren, Cole McGuire, Baron Rasse, of Marshall, Ayden, Piper and Grayson Blankenship of Wahiawa, Hawaii, and Skyler and Katelyn Blankenship, Mexico; four siblings, Kevin Adams, of Clarence, Konnie Powell of Clarence, Wayne Stewart, of Fresno, Calif., Khristi (Eric) Elwess, of Mt. Enterprise, Texas; and three nieces, Jessica Powell, Katelin and Baylie Elwess.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Chester and Lea Etta Brown, Bill and Marie Adams, Leonard and Hazel Stewart, and siblings Alicia and Kirk Adams.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested any contributions be made to Misfit Toys Car Club funds for Autism.
