He is survived by the mother of his children, Jan Blankenship of Forks, Washington; two sons, Aaron Blankenship of Chatsworth, Georgia and Joshua Blankenship of Forks; three daughters, Amy Blankenship of Forks, Grace Holiday of Ellensburg, Washington, and Emily Gould of Boulder, Colorado; sixteen grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; sister, Carin Cowan of Dalton, Georgia; two nieces, Shana Jamrok and Brianna Sabat; nephew, Sonny Cowan; special friend, Alton Wagner; a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Please share your thoughts and memories of Mr. Jarvis Ray Blankenship at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.