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Woodro Josey 03-28-2012 04:37 PM
Jimmy Blankenship Sad News
 
John, wanted me to let everyone know that Jimmy was found dead this morning, from an apparant Heart Attack, this is all i know right now. As all of you know, Jimmy has been Johns righthand man and crew chief for as long as i can rember, this is truly sad and Jimmy will be dearly missed. It's hard to believe! May God be with you Jimmy, you will truly be missed!

art leong 03-28-2012 05:18 PM
Re: Jimmy Blankenship Sad News
 
Shocked by the news. My families prayers go out to him.
Rest In Peace Jimmy. Godspeed.

Alan Roehrich 03-28-2012 05:33 PM
Re: Jimmy Blankenship Sad News
 
Woodro, that's terrible news.

Mike Crutchfield 03-28-2012 05:35 PM
Re: Jimmy Blankenship Sad News
 
I was talking to John this afternoon just after he got the news. Prayers to the family and John Livingston for there loss. Godspeed Jimmy.

MC

Greg Hill 03-28-2012 06:19 PM
Re: Jimmy Blankenship Sad News
 
Man, I hate to hear that. Jimmy always took care of John.

Chad Rhodes 03-28-2012 08:14 PM
Re: Jimmy Blankenship Sad News
 
Really sad news, I had spent a lot of time on the phone with him lately. I'll miss those conversations for sure.

Kenny Wigington 03-28-2012 08:16 PM
Re: Jimmy Blankenship Sad News
 
Oh man, thats terrible news. Geez. RIP Jimmy, you will be missed !

Larry Hill 03-28-2012 08:22 PM
Re: Jimmy Blankenship Sad News
 
We are so sorry to hear about Jimmy. Our condolensces go out to his family and to John.

Patsy and Larry

Rusty2211 03-29-2012 08:09 AM
Re: Jimmy Blankenship Sad News
 
I'm really sad to hear this news. Jim was a kind, hard working guy. He was very funny too and I always enjoyed talking to him. John, I'm very sorry for your loss and I really miss seeing you at the races.
Rusty

James Perrone 03-29-2012 09:40 AM
Re: Jimmy Blankenship Sad News
 
Our condolensces go out to his family and to John.

Jim Wahl 03-29-2012 09:56 AM
Re: Jimmy Blankenship Sad News
 
I am praying for Jimmy's family in their time of great grief. Jim

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mishsc 03-29-2012 02:47 PM
Re: Jimmy Blankenship Sad News
 
I got to meet John and Jimmy when my uncle Kenny raced with them.Truly two of the nicest people I've had the pleasure of meeting.My thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy's family and to John.
Shane Schindler

Travis Miller 03-29-2012 07:25 PM
Re: Jimmy Blankenship Sad News
 
Jimmy came to our rescue a few years ago. At that time I was in a walking boot just getting over my broken ankle. My wife and I were on our way home from a Florida vacation and coming through Nashville when the engine in my van decided to quit running. I coasted off the interstate up a ramp. Making a few phone calls, I found that I was only two exits from John's car lot. Jimmy soon arrived with test tools in hand and pin pointed the problem. He made a trip to an auto parts store and in no time we were back on the road.

Yes Jimmy will be missed by the many who knew him. Rest in peace my friend.

Travis Miller

Alan Roehrich 03-29-2012 07:42 PM
Re: Jimmy Blankenship Sad News
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Travis Miller (Post 318426)
Jimmy came to our rescue a few years ago. At that time I was in a walking boot just getting over my broken ankle. My wife and I were on our way home from a Florida vacation and coming through Nashville when the engine in my van decided to quit running. I coasted off the interstate up a ramp. Making a few phone calls, I found that I was only two exits from John's car lot. Jimmy soon arrived with test tools in hand and pin pointed the problem. He made a trip to an auto parts store and in no time we were back on the road.

Yes Jimmy will be missed by the many who knew him. Rest in peace my friend.

Travis Miller
That's exactly the kind of guy Jimmy was. I knew Jimmy for nearly 35 years. We will surely miss him.

tim worner 03-29-2012 10:15 PM
Re: Jimmy Blankenship Sad News
 
Always a kind word or one heck of a story. I will miss you my friend.

Woodro Josey 03-30-2012 07:10 PM
Re: Jimmy Blankenship Sad News
 
The Arrangements for Jimmy's Funeral are as follows, Mt. Olivet Funeral Home,,,1101 Lebanon Pike,,,Nashville, Tn 37210,,,Ph 615-255-4193
Visitation will be 4-8pm Sunday April 1st,,,and again Monday April 2nd from 9-11am with Service to follow at 11 am.


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