Billy was born July 21, 1955, in Charlotte, North Carolina and was a lifelong resident of Pineville, North Carolina. He worked as a Medical Technician for Med Emporium. Previously, the Owner of Blankenship Feed & Seed, Pineville, NC. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and a diehard Gamecock fan.
He leaves his wife of 39 years, Denise Hiller Blankenship; his son, William Ferris Blankenship IV; his daughter, Erin Blankenship Owings and husband, William; his three sisters, Ann Timmerman and husband, Davis, Julie Bunch and husband, Mathew, Jayne Deaver; As wells as, many nieces, nephews and close friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Janet Blankenship.
A Celebration of Billy’s life will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the family’s home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in Billy’s honor, American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.