Obituary of Steve G. Blankenship

Mr. Steve G. Blankenship, age 70, of Lafayette, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services for Steve Blankenship are scheduled to be conducted on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 12 noon from The Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Elder Ricky Wilson and Elder David Swindle officiating. Interment will follow in The Galen Cemetery. Visitation with the family will begin at the funeral home on Friday, February 2, 2024, from 4 PM until 8 PM, and on Saturday, from 10 AM until service time at 12 Noon.

Family suggests donations be made to The Macon County Historical Society or The Galen School Museum.

Steve was preceded in death by his Parents, Harold Gordon Blankenship and Hattie Rulene Swindle Blankenship; Paternal Grandparents, Earl and Edna Blankenship; Maternal Grandparents, Ruby and Mable Swindle; Uncles, Hillas Swindle, Charles Swindle, J.E. Blankenship, and Homer Blankenship; Aunt, Irma Blankenship Dallas; and Cousin, Margaret Dallas Dotson.

Steve Blankenship is survived by;

Sons,

Kevin Gordon Blankenship and wife, Nicole

Craig Wilson Blankenship and wife, Jaime

Daughter,

Stephanie Marie Blankenship Pedigo and husband, Scotty

Grandchildren,

Serenity Lynn Blankenship

Chase Archer Blankenship

Jace Wilson Blankenship

Lainey Willow Blankenship

Bradleigh Marie Pedigo

John “Foster” Pedigo

Cassidy Quinn Pedigo

Bristol Paige Pedigo

Cousins,

Teresa Wilson and husband, Ricky

Brenda Holland and husband, Ronnie

David Swindle

Terry Swindle and wife, Nicole

Michelle Goodman and husband, Kevin

Kitty Leann Ruf and husband, Eric