Jeffery Quin Blankensip

Jeffery Quin Blankenship, 65, of California, Mo., passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on a hot summer's day at Latham Sanitarium on July 25, 1956, in California, Missouri, the son of Eddie and Jody (Newkirk) Blankenship. Jeff was christened at the California United Methodist Church. In high school, Jeff participated in track and field, mainly as a pole vaulter. He graduated from California High School in 1974. Early in life, Jeff painted bridges for the State of Missouri and worked at various construction companies and Cargill. Later in life, he owned and operated L & J Construction and worked at Caterpillar. He loved spending time in nature and listening to and playing southern rock and roll and blues music. He was known for his "Dad" jokes and firework shows. Along with his parents, Jeff is survived by a son, Jared Blankenship (Karmen Bennett) of Columbia; his daughter, Angela Blankenship of Boonville; two grandsons, Jackson V. and Dylan M. Blankenship; a nephew, Adam Blankenship (Courtney) of Florida; and many loving aunts, uncles, family members and friends. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Duane Blankenship in 2008. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at Windmill Ridge Funeral Service, with Rev. Nicholas Van Dam officiating. Private family inurnment will be held at the California City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Valley Hope-Boonville, Mo. or Hospice Compassus. Online condolences can be given at www.windmillridgefuneralservice.com.