Blankenship, John, of St. Peters, Missouri, died on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at the age of 81. Loving husband of Margaret Blankenship; dear son of the late Howard and the late Leona Blankenship; devoted father of John W. (Rhonda) Blankenship and Carol (Lonnie) Bush; cherished grandfather of John W. Blankenship, Jason Blankenship, Alison Blankenship and Adam Bush; dear uncle to nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sister Evelyn and brother Charles. John enjoyed hunting, fishing and his yard work. Memorials may be made to Kidney Foundation.