Paragould- Phillip Wayne Blankenship, 59, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 at his residence. He was born October 7, 1956 in Jonesboro to the late Jim and Elizabeth Nichols Blankenship. Phillip was an electrician and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, J.J. and Whitney Blankenship of Paragould; two grandchildren, Zoe Blankenship and Burkley Blankenship both of Paragould; two brothers and their wives, Bob and Robin Blankenship of Jonesboro and Marty and Janet Blankenship of Paragould; three sisters, Diane and Larry Bonds of Lake City, Sandra Blankenship of Rye, Colorado and Patty and Phillip Brooks of Brookland; dear friend, Dan Sims; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A celebration of his life will be 1:00 pm Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am Thursday until time of service Thursday at the funeral home at 300 W. Matthews in Jonesboro. Honored to serve as honorary pallbearers, Eric Settlemoir, Dan Sims, Bob Blankenship, Marty Blankenship, Larry Bonds and Phillip Brooks.