Bob

Blankinship

Robert Smith "Bob" Blankinship, 57, of Purcell, died Monday, February 15, 2021, in Oklahoma City with his family at his side.  The son of Jack Leroy Blankinship and Shirley Lee (Swan) Blankinship, he was born February 13, 1964, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma.

Bob graduated from Carl Albert High School in 1982.  He married Sherri Dawn Beaver on February 4, 1983, in Moore, Oklahoma.  Bob worked for many years as a truck driver and was Christian in faith.  In his spare time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing softball, and watching OU Football.  Bob loved watching his grandkids' sporting events and coached his son's little league football team when he was younger.  Above all else, Bob loved spending time with his family.  He was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Jackie Lee Blankinship.

Bob is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sherri Blankinship of Purcell; one daughter, Robin Trotter and her husband, Jerrami, of Blanchard; one son, Robert Blankinship, II, and his wife, Stefanie Ellis-Blankinship, of Norman; four grandchildren, Hunter Ellis, Dalton Blankinship, Larrami Trotter, and Prue Blankinship; two sisters, Janet Council and her husband, Paul, of Dale, and Jody Harris and Dirk Mullins of Stillwater; one brother-in-law, Bob Moody of Florida; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other loved ones and friends.

Graveside funeral and burial will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at the Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.