Arnold Blankenship

Arnold "Arnie" Blankenship, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the Whitehouse Country Manor. He was born on May 27, 1931 to Ben and Alice (Baird) Blankenship in Toledo. Arnie proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. For nearly 40 years, Arnie was a self-employed over-the-road truck driver. He retired from United Trucking Service as a owner and operator after 28 years of service. He was a member of the local Teamsters Union.

Arnie enjoyed the many fishing trips to Lake Erie; traveling to Las Vegas and Tennessee with his beloved wife of 51 years, Betty. He also had a green-thumb for vegetable gardening. He grew the best green beans and tomatoes in his garden that were enjoyed by many.

In addition to his parents, Arnie was preceded in death by his wife, Betty on June 23, 2011; sister, Irene and brother, Lloyd. He is survived by his sons, Michael Blankenship of Ottawa Lake, MI and Edwin (Marikay) Blankenship of Sylvania, OH; daughter, Cheri (John) Mcleod of Northfield, OH; grandchildren, Lauren and Evan Blankenship and Ian, Kyle and Kelly Mcleod; brothers, Ronald and Bill and sister, Lorene.

The family will receive guests Sunday from 2-7:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin in the funeral home on Monday at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank the Whitehouse Country Manor for the care and support that they provided to Arnie.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that in honor of Arnie's life well lived, to please enjoy a toast, drink and dinner in his memory.