Vance Kendrick Blankenship Jr.

Vance passed away unexpectedly at home Monday, October 7th 2019 at the age of 84. He was born in Atlanta, Ga., graduate of Cambell HS, and attended Tulane University. He was a resident of Metaire/Kenner, La. Beloved husband of Lolly Fassbender Blankenship, father of Vance (Ken) Blankenship III (Leslie) and Susan Hammer, and Stepfather to Liz Ashley (Bruce), Huey Fassbender Jr, Shawn Fassbender (Debra), Kevin Fassbender, Jay Fassbender (Christy). Son of the late Thelma Hill and Vance K. Blankenship Sr. Brother of Harriet Meyers (James). Survived by 13 grandchildren, two of who preceded him in death, Sgt Huey Fassbender III, and Kevin Fassbender, Jr., also survived by 4 great-grandchildren.

Vance loved his camp and the people of Point Aux Chene, where he spent time trawling and fishing. He and Lolly spent many weekends entertaining family and friends at the camp they named “Quoge.” They loved traveling and visiting National Parks, cruising, and casinos.

Vance served his country in the US Navy, and was the owner of Vance’s Texaco and Ken Texaco service stations in Metairie/Kenner.

The Rev. A. J. Heine, Jr. officiated at the private service and burial on October 12th 2019.