Arthur Eugene Blankenship Sr.

Arthur Eugene (Gene) Blankenship, age 93, of Conyers, GA passed away May 31, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Henry County, GA on July 12, 1930, to William Arthur Blankenship and Dolie Brooks Blankenship. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister Betty Blankenship Phillips and brothers Russell Blankenship and Brooks Blankenship. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 73 years Barbara Jo Logan Blankenship, by his children Deborah Blankenship Hyde (Tom), Sarah Blankenship Davis (Charlie) and Arthur Blankenship, Jr (Vicki), by six grandchildren (Louis, Rachel, Sean, Logan, Jesse and Jacob) and ten great grandchildren (Piper, Edie, Asher, Gil, Alva, Ryan, Amelia, Sophia, Lilly, and Jaxon), and numerous nephews and nieces. Gene served our country in the Army Signal Corp during the Korean War 1952-1953. He had a long and distinguished career with Southern Bell, retiring in 1984. He co-founded Argen Inc. in 1982 and created recognized industry standards in the water conservation field. He was a charter member of the Georgia Water Wise Council and Post 2 Member of the Rockdale County Water and Sewerage Authority. He was regularly active with The New Work Foundation of the Stone Mountain Baptist Association. Gene was a man of deep and loyal faith. He and his wife Barbara were 70+ year members of White Oak Hills Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon, choir member and served on a number of committees. He was active in the Sons of Jubal chorus and attended a mission trip with them to China and North Korea in 2012. Gene was a devoted husband and father who understood time with family is one of the most important things in life. He led his family on trips throughout the United States and Canada. He enjoyed music, was a self-taught guitarist and harmonica player and could play almost any string instrument. He is now sharing his talents with the angels in Heaven. Funeral Services are June 15 at Scot Ward Funeral Home, Conyers GA. The family will receive friends at 1:00 with a Celebration Service at 2:00, followed by funeral procession to the grave site at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery, McDonough, GA. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations to be made to White Oak Hills Baptist Church, 5171 Redan Rd, Stone Mountain, GA 30088. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, GA 30012, 770-483-7216.

Arthur Eugene Blankenship Sr.

July 12, 1930 - May 31, 2024