Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) - Page 5

Jim Bailey · 04-29-2009, 07:36 PM

Hank, I am lost for words! I don't know what to say.... Rest in peace our dear friend. God speed. You will be missed by all ! JB

John Dinkel · 04-29-2009, 08:00 PM

Sorry to hear the bad news. Shirley will be missed by all. God bless.

Kegracing · 04-29-2009, 08:03 PM

Hank, our prayers to you and the family. Shirley was a very special lady, tough as nails and a heart of gold. Like Beard said, I always picked with her about smiling and usually got a litte laugh out of her. She will be missed by many!

Ken Graham

Hillarey Sloan · 04-29-2009, 08:19 PM

I am still in disbelief. Hank will definitely be in our prayers. This is truly a sad day.... =(

sterling simmons jr · 04-29-2009, 08:39 PM

It is with a heavy heart that I express my deepest sympathy to the Blankenship family. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

X-TECH MAN · 04-29-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Angela Macy

Good idea!!! If anyone has Hank's address, please post it, I'd like to send him a card. I'll try finding it myself in the mean time.

I just talked to Hank this evening and a service is scheduled Thursday evening. The funeral is Friday at 2:00 PM. Hanks address is ............
HANK BLANKENSHIP
P.O. BOX 575
BIG ROCK, Va.
23603
His phone number is listed in the IHRA Drag Review magazine.

Angela Macy · 04-29-2009, 09:12 PM

Thank you X-Tech Man, I found that phone number and was able to reverse it but it only gave me the city he lived in. My card is going out in the morning.

X-TECH MAN · 04-29-2009, 09:55 PM

Just a note to all racers and a few words from the heart......For those racers who never chose to race IHRA for one reason or the other I just want to say you missed the chance of meeting one of, if not the finest officials, person, and lady connected to drag racing. She always had a kind work and a smile for those who visited the tech trailer for decals, memberships, car numbers or a kind word. Who ever takes her place will have a mighty large pair of shoes to fill. I consider Shirley and Hank a friend and even though we are not related....I think of them as family. God speed to a real human being. We should all try to be a little kinder to each other by being more like her. Myself included.

Bobby Brannon · 04-29-2009, 09:56 PM

Hank I am so sorry to hear about your wife.. I will always miss her.. She a "GREAT LADY"

Brittney and I will put you in our prayers..

Bobby and Brittney Brannon

CFM · 04-29-2009, 10:30 PM

Our thoughts are with you Hank. She will be missed.

Corbitt and Colby

04-29-2009, 07:36 PM	#41
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 674 Likes: 15 Liked 584 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) Hank, I am lost for words! I don't know what to say.... Rest in peace our dear friend. God speed. You will be missed by all ! JB

04-29-2009, 08:00 PM	#42
John Dinkel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pinckney, Michigan Posts: 507 Likes: 399 Liked 263 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) Sorry to hear the bad news. Shirley will be missed by all. God bless. __________________ John Dinkel 3295 STK

04-29-2009, 08:03 PM	#43
Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) Hank, our prayers to you and the family. Shirley was a very special lady, tough as nails and a heart of gold. Like Beard said, I always picked with her about smiling and usually got a litte laugh out of her. She will be missed by many! Ken Graham

04-29-2009, 08:19 PM	#44
Hillarey Sloan Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) I am still in disbelief. Hank will definitely be in our prayers. This is truly a sad day.... =(

04-29-2009, 08:39 PM	#45
sterling simmons jr Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chesterfield,Va. Posts: 380 Likes: 246 Liked 138 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) It is with a heavy heart that I express my deepest sympathy to the Blankenship family. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. __________________ Sterling Simmons jr 1131 STK

04-29-2009, 09:12 PM	#47
Angela Macy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Randleman, NC Posts: 301 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) Thank you X-Tech Man, I found that phone number and was able to reverse it but it only gave me the city he lived in. My card is going out in the morning.

04-29-2009, 09:55 PM	#48
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) Just a note to all racers and a few words from the heart......For those racers who never chose to race IHRA for one reason or the other I just want to say you missed the chance of meeting one of, if not the finest officials, person, and lady connected to drag racing. She always had a kind work and a smile for those who visited the tech trailer for decals, memberships, car numbers or a kind word. Who ever takes her place will have a mighty large pair of shoes to fill. I consider Shirley and Hank a friend and even though we are not related....I think of them as family. God speed to a real human being. We should all try to be a little kinder to each other by being more like her. Myself included. Last edited by X-TECH MAN; 04-30-2009 at 05:06 AM.

04-29-2009, 09:56 PM	#49
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 104 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) Hank I am so sorry to hear about your wife.. I will always miss her.. She a "GREAT LADY" Brittney and I will put you in our prayers.. Bobby and Brittney Brannon __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS

04-29-2009, 10:30 PM	#50
CFM Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Clinton, NC Posts: 226 Likes: 18 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship) Our thoughts are with you Hank. She will be missed. Corbitt and Colby