BORN

1924

DIED

2014

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Louie Blankenship Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 8, 2014.

Louie E. Blankenship, 89, of Montgomery passed away on April 6, 2014. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ramona; a son, Richard L. Blankenship and a daughter, Riki B. Franklin (Buck) and was predeceased by his son, Jeffrey H. Blankenship. He is also survived by grandsons, Richard Scott Blankenship (Jennifer), Connor B. Franklin and Tyler B. Franklin and one great-granddaughter, Railyn Blankenship and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a combat veteran of World War II, flying combat missions off the flight deck of the USS Hornet as a radioman and tail gunner of U.S. Navy torpedo planes in the Western Pacific theater. He remained active in the USS Hornet Association.
After the war, he earned Alabama CPA certificate number 336 and was one of the early prominent members of the profession. He was highly respected within the Alabama CPA community and was the epitome of integrity and ethics in accounting. He was a founding partner of legacy firm Blankenship, Lamar Gilliland & Hicks which later merged with Wilson, Price, Barranco & Billingsley, PC, now merged with Warren Averett, LLC.
Graveside services will be performed by Elder Robin Swanson on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 1:00pm at Greenwood Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 12:00pm-1:00pm at Leak-Memory Chapel prior to the service. The pallbearers will be D. Kyle Johnson, Carl A. Barranco, Tranum Fitzpatrick, Richard M. Stabler, Charles A. Jordan and Greg Spencer. Honorary pallbearers are Richard E. Hanan, Thomas P. Gilliland, Frank V. Lamar, Jr. and Thomas H. Hicks, Jr. and the crew of the USS Hornet. On line condolences may be made at www.LEAK-MC.com

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April 24, 2014

Robin Coe

Ramona, I am so sorry for your loss. The world has lost a great man but Heaven will be glad he is there. Sending prayers of comfort to you and your family. I SO cherish the time I worked at Blankenship, Livings, Lamar & Company and typing all those financial statements and tax returns. Those are the days I so fondly remember Louie and the Old Gang that started that Company!There is not a tax season that goes by that I don't think of him and you and the the times we had while I was there. Many Blessings to you. Robin Coe

April 18, 2014

HMy sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

April 15, 2014

Terri Capouya

I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping your sweet family in my thoughts and prayers.

April 14, 2014

Priscilla Duncan

Dear Ramona and children, my sincerest wishes that your grief will be met with strength now and in the coming months. I know how dear he was to you wish you happy memories of your time together

April 9, 2014

Jean Lazaarus

Dear Ramona, I am so sorry for your loss. Louie was a beloved and brilliant man with such integrity and a great sense of humor. He shall be missed. Jean

April 9, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Louie's passing. He was a great guy and you both a great couple. It's hard to lose old friends. We will always remember all our great times together. Our prayers are with you and your family. Tonee & Ken Thomas

April 9, 2014

Ramona, I am so sorry for the loss you are experiencing with Louie passing away. May the Lord Who alone is able, give you and your family the strength and comfort that you need.
love and Blessings,
Willa Carpenter

April 9, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Bob & Clare Weisberg

April 9, 2014

RoseMary Fannin Holder

I am sorry for your great loss. My thoughts and prays are with you and your family. RoseMary Fannin Holder

April 9, 2014

Dean & Carol Morris

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with this Special Family

April 8, 2014

Cindy Stables

I'm not sure if ya'll will remember me but way back in the early eighties I was a little southern speaking typist who worked for the firm he was a partner at. He and others there were so good to me and I have thought of him many times thru the years. Cindy Stables

April 8, 2014

Mike Winter

Ramona,

I am sorry for your loss. Many people distinguish themselves in 1 way. Louie Blankenship distinguished himself admirably in all ways.

He was an outstanding leader for my Indian Guides troop, as a family man, and as one of Alabama's best accountants.

Heaven is a better place in his presence, but those who knew him, or used to know him, are not.

Mike Winter

April 8, 2014

Howard Upchurch

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Louie. We were friends for many years. May the Lord be with and comfort his family.

April 8, 2014

Jo Martin

I am so sorry for your loss. God the family at this time of sorrow.

April 8, 2014

Jeff and Debbie Dorris

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. In deepest sympathy,

April 8, 2014

Simanola Strickland

So sorry to hear this. I really thought a lot of Louie. Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends. God Bless.
Simanola Strickland, Dothan, AL

April 8, 2014

Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family. With sincere sympathy. George & Trish Franklin

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