Roger G. Blankenship, age 63, of Akersville Road, Fountain Run, KY, passed away Monday, January 19, 2004 at his residence. He was born in Macon Co., TN on October 14, 1940, to Lula Richardson Kessinger and the late James Blankenship. He attended the Enon Baptist Church, was a U.S. Navy Veteran, and had worked at Eli Lilly CO. in Indianapolis for over 35 years.

He is survived by his mother: Lula Richardson Kessinger of Jacksonville, Illinois; one daughter: Cindy Richey of Holden, M; One son: Jeff Blankenship of Elwood, IN; Two step-sons: Dave Perry of Marshall, In; Mike Perry of Holden, MO; four brothers: Lynn Blankenship of Newport News, VA; Larry Blankenship of Evansville, IN; Denny Blankenship of Decatur, Ill; Mike Blankenship of Indianapolis, IN; two sisters Lori McDonald of Lafayette, TN; Sandy Harmon of Jacksonville, ILL; 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Blankenship, and a grandchild.

Funeral service were conducted Saturday, Jan. 24, at Strode's Gamaliel Chapel. Bro. J.E. Shoulders officiated. Burial was in the Enon Cemetery in Macon Co., TN. Pallbearers were Larry Blankenship, Lynn Blankenship, Mike Blankenship, Denny Blankenship, Jason Underwood, Brian Blankenship, Jamey Blankenship, Dave Perry.

Strode Funeral Home, directors.