James Allan Blankenship

James Allan Blankenship, 58, of Cambridge, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at his home.

James was born on July 22, 1968, in St. Louis, MO, a son of the late David and Patricia (Winkler) Blankenship.

James was an avid joker, enjoyed squatching for Bigfoot, fishing, and being outdoors, and he loved making people laugh and smile. He worked in construction doing house rehabbing.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Wayne Blankenship, and his maternal grandparents, August and Irene Winkler.

James is survived by his son, Cole Blankenship, four daughters, Justain Blankenship, Sienna Blankenship, Alexandria Blankenship, and Antonia Blankenship, two brothers, Thomas Blankenship and David Blankenship, three sisters, Terrie Richey, Kathy Parmeley, and Ginny Swanson, three grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.