Bryant Lee Blankenship (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Bryant Lee Blankenship was born October 16, 1963 in Lebanon, Missouri to Lee and Violet Hicks Blankenship. He passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was sixty-one years, eight months and sixteen days of age.
Bryant lived his whole life in the Lebanon area. He loved the Missouri Ozarks and enjoyed squirrel hunting. He was employed at several boat factories over the years, beginning at Lowe Boats and ending his career at Tracker Boats.
Bryant is preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Violet Blankenship; and a brother, Daryl Blankenship.
He is survived by three brothers, Don Blankenship of Springfield, Missouri, Wayne Blankenship and Larry Blankenship, both of Lebanon, Missouri; three sisters, Bonnie Stahl, Joan Elam and Becky Sterling, all of Lebanon, Missouri; several nieces, nephews and friends.
Bryant enjoyed the summer season, eating tomatoes, watermelon, and other fresh fruits and vegetables. He liked being outside as much as possible.
Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. They were very important to him and he looked forward to big family gatherings. Bryant lived a good life and will be greatly missed.
Service for Bryant Lee Blankenship will be Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 1 – 2 p.m. at Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Carney Cemetery.
A memorial has been established and donations may be left at the funeral home.
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