Walter "Smokey" Blankenship was born on September 28, 1954 in Melbourne, Arkansas to Christine (Hodge) Blankenship and Nelson Walter Blankenship and passed away on August 12, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was married to Marcia (Reynolds) Day on June 15, 2017 in Poteau, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his father, Nelson Blankenship and his brother, Lester Blankenship.
Smokey was the proud owner of B & S Small Engines, and worked on lawnmowers all over LeFlore County. When Smokey was not working on lawnmowers he was collecting coins, or guns or making something out of wood, and he loved his Minnesota Vikings.
He had a very giving heart especially for children, often contributing to help with school supplies and any other thing teachers needed for their classrooms. He loved helping the children in every way. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and Air Force, just more proof of his giving heart, willing to serve his Country.
Survivors include his wife, Marcia Day; son, Christopher Blankenship; daughter, Lindsey Guzman; grandchildren, Breanna Blankenship, Cassie Blankenship, Sophia Blankenship, Aiden Blankenship, Elliott Blankenship, Edward Blankenship, Ethan Blankenship, Angel Guzman, Penelope Guzman; mother, Christine Blankenship; sister, Sandra Williams and husband Michael; aunt, Geneva Blankenship, numerous other loved ones and a host of friends.
Private family services for Walter "Smokey" Blankenship, 69 of Spiro, Oklahoma will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro, Oklahoma.
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