Donald R. Blankenship, 81, of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at his home.  He was born on December 20, 1942, in Stamps, to James and Della Blankenship. Donald enjoyed fishing and hunting and in the younger years, he and Brenda enjoyed traveling.  Spending time with family and friends was much-loved.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Brenda Blankenship; his daughters, Jackie Tarlton (Paul) of Hot Springs, Arkansas Kim Hogan (Mike) of Van Buren, Arkansas, and Kayla Phillips of Rogers, Arkansas; his son, Russell Phillips (Patty) of Stamps, Arkansas; grandchildren, Josh Watkins(Amy), Jodi White (Greg), Justin Force (Macey) , Jay Force, Darren Phillips, Dillon Phillips (Brittany), Dalton Phillips, Ashley Tarlton, and Sidney Phillips; Sixteen great grandchildren and Two great great grandchildren.

There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. held at A O Smith Funeral Chapel, Stamps, Arkansas with visitation to follow. Interment will be at Sardis Cemetery, Stamps, Arkansas.

Services are under the direction of A O Smith Funeral Home, Stamps, Arkansas.